Recap - Notre Dame Defeats Connecticut 73-70
Recap - Notre Dame Defeats Connecticut 73-70
Notre Dame grabbed a 73-70 win over Connecticut on Tuesday, behind a 21-point effort from Ben Hansbrough at Joyce Center.
Bettors who backed Notre Dame were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of 4.
Notre Dame got 19 points from Tim Abromaitis and another 13 points from Scott Martin. Eric Atkins contributed 5 assists, while Tim Abromaitis cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Connecticut got a 19-point performance from Kemba Walker, who was supported by 18 points from Shabazz Napier. Kemba Walker had 5 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Kemba Walker grabbed 7 rebounds.
Notre Dame led at halftime, 38-30.
Notre Dame won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-33.
