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Maui Invitational - Recap - Dayton Defeats Connecticut 85-67
Dayton got 20 points from Enoch Cheeks as they ran past Connecticut 85-67 on Thursday at Lahaina Civic Center.
Bettors who backed Dayton were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +8.0 at sportsbooks.
Nate Santos had 18 points for Dayton and Posh Alexander chipped in with 16 points. Posh Alexander had 6 assists for them, while Zed Key was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Connecticut got a 21-point performance from Alex Karaban, who was supported by 12 points from Samson Johnson. Liam McNeeley had 5 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Dayton were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Dayton won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-24.
Dayton looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Western Michigan. Connecticut will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore.