Cincinnati Downs Connecticut 70-67 - Match Report
Cincinnati Downs Connecticut 70-67 - Match Report
Cincinnati got 16 points from Sean Kilpatrick en route to a 70-67 victory over Connecticut on Wednesday at Gampel Pavilion.
Cincinnati was a 6.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Cincinnati got 13 points from Cashmere Wright and another 13 points from Yancy Gates. Cashmere Wright contributed 5 assists, while Yancy Gates cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Connecticut got a 27-point performance from Shabazz Napier, who was supported by 14 points from Jeremy Lamb. Shabazz Napier had 7 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Jeremy Lamb grabbed 8 rebounds.
Cincinnati hit the break leading 42-33 before taking care of business in the second half.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-32.
