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Connecticut Falls 82-79 to Xavier - Recap
Xavier got 21 points from Souley Boum as they ran past Connecticut 82-79 on Wednesday at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.
Xavier was an underdog by +6.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Xavier got 20 points from Colby Jones and another 12 points from Jack Nunge. Adam Kunkel contributed 4 assists, while Jack Nunge cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Connecticut got 28 points from Jordan Hawkins in a losing cause and another 23 points from Tristen Newton. Tristen Newton contributed 4 assists for them, while Adama Sanogo had 9 rebounds.
Xavier led at halftime, 39-25.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-25.
Next game, Xavier takes its act on the road to face Creighton looking for another win. For Connecticut, they head on the road to face DePaul.