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UConn ends Jackson State season in NCAA Tourney

UConn recorded its 10th straight win in dominating fashion, handing Jackson State an 86-64 loss at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. The Huskies started fast, accumulated a 21-point lead into the break. They didn’t let up in the second half either, increasing their lead to as large as 28 points.

Paige Bueckers scored 28 points in this one to lead the way for UConn. As a whole, the Huskies were elite on the offensive side of the ball, racking up 1.14 points per possession on 50% shooting from the field. That offensive output included 9-of-24 shooting from beyond the arc and 9-of-10 shooting on free throws.

UConn, Jackson State

Ti’lan Boler scored 25 points, while Angel Jackson added another 13 to lead the way for Jackson State. As a team, the Lady Tigers had some offensive struggles, scoring just 0.84 points per possession on 33% shooting from the field. It was a forgettable game from three-point range as the team collectively shot 6-of-27 from deep.

  • UConn outscored Jackson State in the paint 34 to 14
  • Jackson State recorded assists on 62% of attempted field goals
  • Aaliyah Edwards recorded a game-high +30 plus-minus

UConn proved once again that it is a tough matchup. The Huskies’ next matchup is a March 25 game against TBA at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. This loss was a rare slip-up for Jackson State, which had won 21 games in a row prior to the NCAA Tournament. Jackson State finishes the season with a record of 26-7.

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