Maui Invitational - Connecticut Downs Kentucky 84-67 - Match Report
Maui Invitational - Connecticut Downs Kentucky 84-67 - Match Report
Connecticut got a 29-point performance from Kemba Walker as they ran past Kentucky 84-67 on Wednesday at Lahaina Civic Center.
Connecticut was a 5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Alex Oriakhi had 18 points for Connecticut and Niels Giffey chipped in with 14 points. Kemba Walker had 6 assists for them, while Alex Oriakhi was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Kentucky got 24 points from Terrence Jones in a losing cause and another 15 points from Darius Miller. Brandon Knight contributed 5 assists for them, while Josh Harrellson had 6 rebounds.
Connecticut led at halftime, 50-29.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-29.
