UConn Secures 72-66 Victory Over No. 20 Marquette, Sweeps Season Series

Alex Karaban's 21 points, including a late clutch 3-pointer, lift the Huskies into a tie for third place in the Big East standings.

UConn defeated No. 20 Marquette 72-66, completing a season sweep and extending their winning streak over Marquette to five games.
Alex Karaban led UConn with 21 points, hitting a pivotal 3-pointer with 23.7 seconds left to seal the win.
Samson Johnson contributed a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds, while Liam McNeeley added 11 points for the Huskies.
Marquette's David Joplin and Kam Jones scored 23 and 21 points respectively, but the Golden Eagles struggled from beyond the arc, shooting 3-for-22.
The win gives UConn the tiebreaker over Marquette for third place in the Big East standings, with both teams having one game remaining in the regular season.