The UConn men’s basketball team grinded out a hard-earned win tonight, dispatching Marquette 78-70 to improve to 10-3 overall and 1-1 in the Big East. Tyrese Martin paced the Huskies with 25 points and six rebounds, while RJ Cole chipped in 20 points and seven assists on 8-12 shooting. Both Martin and Cole hit career scoring milestones of 1,000 and 2,000 points, respectively, late in the second half. Sophomore Andre Jackson stuffed the statsheet to the tune of 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
“If we get that level guard play from RJ, Tyrese and Andre, we’re tough to beat,” head coach Dan Hurley said postgame.