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Andre Jackson, UConn men grind it out, beat Iowa State 71-53 to capture Phil Knight Invitational

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PORTLAND, Oregon — The UConn men’s basketball team left its calling card in a national forum, something they haven’t done in recent years, winning the Phil Knight Invitational with an 71-53 victory over Iowa State on Sunday night.

The men’s team joined the women’s program, which secured the Phil Knight Legacy title earlier in the day. Both teams are able to pack trophies for a happy flight home.

The Huskies, ranked 20th, figure to move up several spots when the new AP poll comes out Monday, after beating Oregon, Alabama and Iowa State to conquer a heavyweights-only field in Portland. Winning November events has been a precursor to championships in the past for UConn men’s teams, and while it’s very early in the season, the Huskies have had the answer for every opponent so far.

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