ncaab Game Recap
Connecticut Huskies vs Marquette Golden Eagles Wrap - Connecticut Wins 78-70
Marquette was burned for 25 points by Tyrese Martin on Tuesday as Connecticut picked up a 78-70 win at Fiserv Forum.
Connecticut was a favorite by -5.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Connecticut got 20 points from R.J. Cole and another 10 points from Andre Jackson. R.J. Cole contributed 7 assists, while Andre Jackson cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Marquette got 20 points from Justin Lewis in a losing cause and another 13 points from Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Tyler Kolek contributed 8 assists for them, while Justin Lewis had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 43-38 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 29 boards, while Marquette only had 26
Connecticut heads into a battle against Xavier. Marquette, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. John's.