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Connecticut vs Marquette Final: 74-67 - Recap

Connecticut got 23 points from Alex Karaban as they ran past Marquette 74-67 on Wednesday at Fiserv Forum.

Connecticut was a -5.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Cam Spencer had 17 points for Connecticut and Tristen Newton chipped in with 10 points. Cam Spencer had 6 assists for them, while Donovan Clingan was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

Marquette got a 18-point performance from Kam Jones, who was supported by 16 points from Oso Ighodaro. Stevie Mitchell had 4 assists in a losing cause for Marquette, while Stevie Mitchell grabbed 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 42-32 at the break.

Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-29.

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