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Connecticut Defeats Xavier 80-75 - Recap

Connecticut got 19 points from Cam Spencer en route to a 80-75 victory over Xavier on Wednesday at Cintas Center.

Connecticut was a -4.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Tristen Newton had 16 points for Connecticut and Alex Karaban chipped in with 14 points. Tristen Newton had 11 assists for them, while Stephon Castle was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

Xavier got 24 points from Quincy Olivari in a losing cause and another 15 points from Desmond Claude. Desmond Claude contributed 5 assists for them, while Abou Ousmane had 11 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 42-39 at the break.

Xavier won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-30.

Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Georgetown University. Xavier will aim to get back on the winning track at Providence.