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Recap - Villanova Defeats Connecticut 68-60
Collin Gillespie scored 20 points leading Villanova to a 68-60 victory over Connecticut at Finneran Pavilion on Saturday.
Villanova was the ATS victor, as they covered the -7.0-point spread as a favorite.
Villanova got 17 points from Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and another 11 points from Jermaine Samuels. Cole Swider contributed 3 assists, while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Connecticut got a 21-point performance from James Bouknight, who was supported by 10 points from R.J. Cole. R.J. Cole had 2 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Tyrese Martin grabbed 11 rebounds.
Villanova led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Connecticut had a 32-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Villanova takes its act home to face St. John's looking for another win. For Connecticut, they head on the road to face Georgetown University.