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Connecticut Falls 96-87 to Saint Joseph's - Recap

Connecticut was burned for 30 points by Ryan Daly on Wednesday as Saint Joseph's picked up a 96-87 win at XL Center.

Saint Joseph's was an underdog by +13.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Saint Joseph's got 22 points from Rahmir Moore and another 18 points from Myles Douglas. Taylor Funk contributed 5 assists, while Taylor Funk cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Connecticut got a 26-point performance from Christian Vital, who was supported by 22 points from Alterique Gilbert. Christian Vital had 2 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Christian Vital grabbed 16 rebounds.

Saint Joseph's led at halftime, 54-39.

The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 43 boards, while Saint Joseph's only had 39

Saint Joseph's heads into a battle against Loyola-Chicago. Connecticut, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida.