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Creighton Downs Connecticut 56-53 - Match Report
Creighton grabbed a 56-53 win over Connecticut on Saturday, behind a 17-point effort from Trey Alexander at CHI Health Center Omaha.
Creighton won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -4.5-point spread.
Creighton got 12 points from Ryan Kalkbrenner and another 11 points from Baylor Scheierman. Ryan Nembhard contributed 3 assists, while Baylor Scheierman cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Connecticut got 17 points from Adama Sanogo in a losing cause and another 11 points from Jordan Hawkins. Tristen Newton contributed 4 assists for them, while Adama Sanogo had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Creighton were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Connecticut had a 38-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Creighton looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Providence. Connecticut will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Seton Hall.