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Bouknight leads UConn to overtime upset of Cincinnati

STORRS, Conn. (AP) Freshman James Bouknight scored 23 points, including two key free throws in overtime, as UConn upset Cincinnati 72-71 in the American Athletic Conference on Sunday.

Christian Vital added 19 points for the Huskies (13-10, 4-6 American), who had lost seven games this season by seven points or fewer.

Cincinnati's Jarron Cumberland's jump shot attempt at the buzzer was waved off and he did not get a foul call.

Tre Scott scored 25 points and Keith Williams added 14 for Cincinnati (15-8, 8-3), which had won five straight to share the American Athletic Conference lead.