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Connecticut vs North Carolina Final: 87-76 - Recap
Connecticut got 23 points from Cam Spencer as they ran past North Carolina 87-76 on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.
Bettors who backed Connecticut were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.0 at sportsbooks.
Alex Karaban had 18 points for Connecticut and Tristen Newton chipped in with 14 points. Cam Spencer had 6 assists for them, while Alex Karaban was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
North Carolina got 26 points from RJ Davis in a losing cause and another 20 points from Harrison Ingram. Armando Bacot contributed 5 assists for them, while Armando Bacot had 13 rebounds.
Connecticut was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 39 boards, while North Carolina only had 29
Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff. North Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Kentucky.