Connecticut Defeats Villanova 61-59 - Recap
Connecticut Defeats Villanova 61-59 - Recap
Kemba Walker scored 24 points leading Connecticut to a 61-59 victory over Villanova at Gampel Pavilion on Monday.
Bettors who backed Connecticut were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of 2.5.
Connecticut got 14 points from Alex Oriakhi and another 14 points from Jeremy Lamb. Kemba Walker contributed 5 assists, while Alex Oriakhi cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Villanova got 28 points from Corey Fisher in a losing cause and another 9 points from Maalik Wayns. Corey Fisher contributed 6 assists for them, while Mouphtaou Yarou had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Villanova were victorious, as the score was 22-21 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 42 boards, while Villanova only had 37.
