Bouknight scores 21 to carry UConn past Georgetown 98-82
STORRS, Conn. -- — James Bouknight had 21 points as UConn got past Georgetown 98-82 on Saturday.
Jalen Gaffney had 15 points for UConn (14-6, 11-6 Big East Conference), which won its fourth consecutive game. Isaiah Whaley and Tyler Polley each had 11 points.
UConn dominated the first half and led 51-24 at the break. The Huskies' 51 first-half points marked a season high for the hosts, while the 58 second-half points for the Hoyas were the best of the season for the visitors.
Jahvon Blair had 22 points for the Hoyas (9-12, 7-9). Qudus Wahab added 16 points and Chudier Bile had 15 points.
The Huskies improve to 2-0 against the Hoyas on the season. UConn defeated Georgetown 70-57 on Feb. 23.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Gaffney
- Matt Potter
- Michael Stephens
2023-24 Big East Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
UConn | 18-2 | - | 37-3 |
Marquette | 14-6 | 4 | 27-10 |
Creighton | 14-6 | 4 | 25-10 |
Seton Hall | 13-7 | 5 | 25-12 |
St. John's | 11-9 | 7 | 20-13 |
Providence | 10-10 | 8 | 21-14 |
Villanova | 10-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
Butler | 9-11 | 9 | 18-15 |
Xavier | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
Georgetown | 2-18 | 16 | 9-23 |
DePaul | 0-20 | 18 | 3-29 |