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March Madness - Northwestern Wildcats vs Connecticut Huskies Wrap - Connecticut Wins 75-58

Connecticut got a 20-point performance from Tristen Newton, who added 10 assists as Connecticut ran past Northwestern 75-58 on Sunday at Barclays Center.

Connecticut was a -13.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Connecticut got 14 points from Donovan Clingan and another 11 points from Cam Spencer. Tristen Newton contributed 10 assists, while Donovan Clingan cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.

Northwestern got 18 points from Brooks Barnhizer in a losing cause and another 13 points from Ryan Langborg. Boo Buie contributed 4 assists for them, while Luke Hunger had 7 rebounds.

Connecticut led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Connecticut had a 32-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.