ncaab Game Recap
Connecticut Huskies vs BYU Cougars Wrap - Connecticut Wins 86-84
Connecticut got 21 points from Alex Karaban as they ran past BYU 86-84 on Saturday at TD Garden.
Connecticut won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -6.0-point spread.
Connecticut got 21 points from Silas Demary Jr. and another 21 points from Tarris Reed Jr.. Silas Demary Jr. contributed 7 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
BYU got 25 points from AJ Dybantsa in a losing cause and another 17 points from Richie Saunders. Robert Wright III contributed 4 assists for them, while AJ Dybantsa had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 43-33 at the break.
BYU won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-26.
Connecticut heads into a battle against Arizona. BYU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wisconsin.