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Connecticut Downs Marquette 81-53 - Match Report
The battle between Connecticut and Marquette didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Marquette was handed a 81-53 defeat on Saturday at XL Center.
Connecticut was a favorite by -7.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Donovan Clingan had 17 points for Connecticut and Tristen Newton chipped in with 15 points. Tristen Newton had 8 assists for them, while Donovan Clingan was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Marquette got a 15-point performance from Kam Jones, who was supported by 14 points from Oso Ighodaro. Tyler Kolek had 3 assists in a losing cause for Marquette, while Kam Jones grabbed 4 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-25.
Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Creighton. Marquette will aim to get back on the winning track vs. DePaul.