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Big East Tournament - Connecticut vs Syracuse Recap - Connecticut Wins 76-71
Big East Tournament - Connecticut vs Syracuse Recap - Connecticut Wins 76-71
Syracuse was victimized by Kemba Walker for 33 points as Connecticut defeated them 76-71 in NCAA action on Friday.
Connecticut was the ATS victor, as they covered the 4-point spread as an underdog.
Connecticut got 15 points from Alex Oriakhi and another 11 points from Jeremy Lamb. Kemba Walker contributed 5 assists, while Kemba Walker cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Syracuse got 20 points from Scoop Jardine in a losing cause and another 20 points from Kris Joseph. Brandon Triche contributed 5 assists for them, while Kris Joseph had 9 rebounds.
Connecticut hit the break leading 26-25 before taking care of business in the second half.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-46.
