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Tulane Falls 80-76 Against Connecticut - Game Recap

Connecticut got a 28-point performance from Christian Vital as they ran past Tulane 80-76 on Sunday at Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse.

Connecticut won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -6.5-point spread.

Brendan Adams had 12 points for Connecticut and Josh Carlton chipped in with 10 points. Alterique Gilbert had 4 assists for them, while Isaiah Whaley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Tulane got 21 points from Christion Thompson in a losing cause and another 14 points from Teshaun Hightower. K.J. Lawson contributed 3 assists for them, while K.J. Lawson had 5 rebounds.

Connecticut trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 36 boards, while Tulane only had 22