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March Madness - Connecticut Defeats Gonzaga 82-54 - Recap
Connecticut blew out Gonzaga on Saturday, running up the score in a 82-54 win at T-Mobile Arena.
Bettors who backed Connecticut were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.
Jordan Hawkins had 20 points for Connecticut and Alex Karaban chipped in with 12 points. Andre Jackson Jr. had 10 assists for them, while Adama Sanogo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Gonzaga got a 12-point performance from Drew Timme, who was supported by 11 points from Julian Strawther. Nolan Hickman had 5 assists in a losing cause for Gonzaga, while Drew Timme grabbed 10 rebounds.
Connecticut led at halftime, 39-33.
Connecticut had a 45-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.