ncaab Game Recap
Connecticut Falls 61-55 to Villanova - Recap
Villanova got 19 points from Jermaine Samuels as they ran past Connecticut 61-55 on Saturday at Finneran Pavilion.
Villanova won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -9.0-point spread.
Collin Gillespie had 12 points for Villanova and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl chipped in with 11 points. Saddiq Bey had 3 assists for them, while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Connecticut got 13 points from Christian Vital in a losing cause and another 12 points from Josh Carlton. Alterique Gilbert contributed 5 assists for them, while Christian Vital had 8 rebounds.
Villanova led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Connecticut had a 25-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Villanova heads into a battle against Butler. Connecticut, meanwhile, will have their next action against Houston.