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Cincinnati Defeats Connecticut 74-72 - Recap
Jarron Cumberland scored 22 points leading Cincinnati to a 74-72 victory over Connecticut at Fifth Third Arena on Saturday.
Cincinnati earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -11.5-point spread.
Nysier Brooks had 17 points for Cincinnati and Justin Jenifer chipped in with 13 points. Jarron Cumberland had 7 assists for them, while Nysier Brooks was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Connecticut got a 18-point performance from Alterique Gilbert, who was supported by 16 points from Jalen Adams. Jalen Adams had 6 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Christian Vital grabbed 10 rebounds.
Cincinnati was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Connecticut had a 37-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Cincinnati heads into a battle against South Florida. Connecticut, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tulsa.