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Connecticut vs Marquette Final: 80-72 - Recap

Connecticut got 24 points and 15 rebounds from Adama Sanogo en route to a 80-72 victory over Marquette on Tuesday at XL Center.

Connecticut was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.0-point spread as a favorite.

Connecticut got 18 points from Tyrese Martin and another 9 points from R.J. Cole. R.J. Cole contributed 5 assists, while Adama Sanogo cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.

Marquette got 18 points from Olivier-Maxence Prosper in a losing cause and another 17 points from Justin Lewis. Tyler Kolek contributed 4 assists for them, while Justin Lewis had 9 rebounds.

Connecticut was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Connecticut had a 43-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Connecticut heads into a battle against Xavier. Marquette, meanwhile, will have their next action against Butler.