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Big East Tournament - Marquette Golden Eagles vs Connecticut Huskies Recap - Connecticut Wins 73-57

Marquette was victimized for 22 points and 16 rebounds by Donovan Clingan as Connecticut defeated them 73-57 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Connecticut was the ATS victor, as they covered the -9.5-point spread as a favorite.

Tristen Newton had 13 points for Connecticut and Hassan Diarra chipped in with 9 points. Tristen Newton had 10 assists for them, while Donovan Clingan was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.

Marquette got a 13-point performance from Kam Jones, who was supported by 12 points from David Joplin. Oso Ighodaro had 4 assists in a losing cause for Marquette, while Kam Jones grabbed 8 rebounds.

Connecticut was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 37 boards, while Marquette only had 29