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DePaul Falls 60-53 to Connecticut - Recap
Connecticut got 18 points from Tyrese Martin as they ran past DePaul 60-53 on Monday at Wintrust Arena.
Connecticut won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.5-point spread as favorites.
Connecticut got 12 points from R.J. Cole and another 12 points from Tyler Polley. R.J. Cole contributed 4 assists, while Isaiah Whaley cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
DePaul got 10 points from Darious Hall in a losing cause and another 9 points from Charlie Moore. Kobe Elvis contributed 4 assists for them, while Romeo Weems had 7 rebounds.
Connecticut led at halftime, 33-31.
DePaul had a 35-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Connecticut heads into a battle against Villanova. DePaul, meanwhile, will have their next action against Georgetown University.