ncaab Game Recap
Big East Tournament - Providence Friars vs Connecticut Huskies Wrap - Connecticut Wins 73-66
Jordan Hawkins scored 19 points leading Connecticut to a 73-66 victory over Providence at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.
Connecticut won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.0-point spread as favorites.
Tristen Newton had 16 points for Connecticut and Adama Sanogo chipped in with 10 points. Tristen Newton had 7 assists for them, while Andre Jackson Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Providence got 16 points from Bryce Hopkins in a losing cause and another 14 points from Noah Locke. Jayden Pierre contributed 3 assists for them, while Bryce Hopkins had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 32 boards, while Providence only had 22