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Marquette loses to UConn, Huskies own tiebreaker after sweeping season series

By Jim Fuller
Published  March 5, 2025 10:40pm CST
College Basketball
Associated Press

STORRS, CONNECTICUT - MARCH 5: Chase Ross #2 of the Marquette Golden Eagles is defended by Jayden Ross #23 of the Connecticut Huskies during the first half of an NCAA basketball game at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 5, 2025 in Storrs, Connect

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The Brief

    • UConn defeated No. 20 Marquette 72-66 on Wednesday night.
    • UConn owns the tiebreaker after sweeping the season series.
    • The opening tip was delayed by 22 minutes as a result of facility issues, according to a statement from UConn.

STORRS, Conn. - Alex Karaban scored 21 points, including a pivotal 3-pointer with 23.7 seconds left, and UConn defeated No. 20 Marquette 72-66 on Wednesday night.

What we know:

Liam McNeeley had 11 points and Samson Johnson added 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Huskies (21-9, 13-6 Big East), who pulled into a tie with Marquette for third place in the conference standings.

UConn owns the tiebreaker after sweeping the season series.

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Solo Ball and Hassan Diarra each scored 10 points as the two-time defending NCAA champions beat Marquette for the fifth straight time.

David Joplin had 23 points and Kam Jones scored 21 for the Golden Eagles (22-8, 13-6).

UConn ripped off 10 straight points with dunks by Jaylin Stewart, Tarris Reed Jr. and Johnson to take a 61-54 lead with 7:49 remaining.

The opening tip was delayed by 22 minutes as a result of facility issues, according to a statement from UConn.

The Source: The Associated Press

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