UConn Triumphs Over No. 20 Marquette in Key Big East Matchup

Alex Karaban’s late three-pointer secures a 72-66 victory, tying UConn and Marquette for third in the conference standings.

UConn defeated Marquette 72-66, with Alex Karaban scoring 21 points, including a decisive three-pointer in the final seconds.
The Huskies and Golden Eagles are now tied for third place in the Big East standings, with UConn holding the tiebreaker after sweeping the season series.
David Joplin led Marquette with 23 points, while Kam Jones added 21 in the closely contested game.
UConn extended its winning streak against Marquette to five games, solidifying its dominance in the recent history of the matchup.
The game was delayed by 22 minutes due to facility issues at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, but UConn capitalized on a strong second-half run to secure the win.