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UConn Returns To BIG EAST Tourney With A Win

Postgame Press Conference Quotes
NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Martin had 14 points and 10 rebounds and third-seeded UConn made an impressive return in its first Big East Tournament game in eight years with a 94-60 quarterfinal victory over DePaul on Thursday night.

R.J. Cole and Adama Sanogo also added 14 points apiece to lead the Huskies to their fifth straight win and seventh in eight games. James Bouknight added 10 points before sitting out most of the second half with apparent leg cramps.

Javon Freeman-Liberty led 11th-seeded DePaul (5-14) with 19 points.