UConn makes second-half comeback, grasp on for 72-66 win over No. 20 Marquette

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Alex Karaban scored 21 issues, together with a pivotal three-pointer with 23.7 seconds left, and UConn defeated No. 20 Marquette 72-66 on Wednesday evening.Liam McNeeley had 11 issues and Samson Johnson added 10 issues and 11 rebounds for the Huskies (21-9, 13-6 Large East), who pulled right into a tie with Marquette for 3rd position within the convention standings.UConn owns the tiebreaker after sweeping the season collection.Solo Ball and Hassan Diarra every scored 10 issues because the two-time protecting NCAA champions beat Marquette for the 5th directly time.David Joplin had 23 issues and Kam Jones scored 21 for the Golden Eagles (22-8, 13-6).UConn ripped off 10 directly issues with dunks through Jaylin Stewart, Tarris Reed Jr. and Johnson to take a 61-54 lead with 7:49 closing.The outlet tip was once behind schedule through 22 mins on account of facility problems, in line with a remark from UConn.TakeawaysMarquette: Until they get some sudden assist this weekend, the Golden Eagles seem headed for a 4-5 matchup with Xavier within the quarterfinals of the Large East Match subsequent week at Madison Sq. Lawn.UConn: Karaban, Johnson and Diarra confirmed their enjoy and successful pedigree down the stretch as trainer Dan Hurley’s staff gears up for every other postseason run.Key momentWith the Huskies clinging to a one-point lead, Karaban took a move from Reed and tired a three that gave them a 70-66 cushion. Diarra added two overdue loose throws and UConn progressed to 5-2 towards ranked groups this season.Key statsUConn outrebounded the Golden Eagles 44-29, together with 19-8 at the offensive glass, and held them to 3-for-22 taking pictures (13.6%) from 3-point vary.Up nextUConn wraps up the common season Saturday at house towards last-place Seton Corridor. Marquette hosts No. 6 St. John’s, which has already clinched the Large East identify.