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Connecticut Downs St. John's 63-60 - Match Report
Connecticut got 17 points from Tyrese Martin en route to a 63-60 victory over St. John's on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
Connecticut won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -4.5-point spread.
Connecticut got 14 points from R.J. Cole and another 11 points from Isaiah Whaley. R.J. Cole contributed 5 assists, while Andre Jackson cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
St. John's got a 14-point performance from Montez Mathis, who was supported by 13 points from Julian Champagnie. Dylan Addae-Wusu had 5 assists in a losing cause for St. John's, while Julian Champagnie grabbed 11 rebounds.
Connecticut had a 47-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Seton Hall. St. John's will aim to get back on the winning track at Xavier.