STORRS, Conn. — Xavier had cut an 18-point UConn lead to just four with 10:11 left in the game. On the next possession R.J. Cole dribbled a bit, waited for his moment, and drove strong, finishing with a tough layup over the outstretched hands of the Musketeers defender.
It seemed that every time Xavier threatened to take the lead, Cole put on his proverbial superhero cape and answered with a timely bucket.
The UConn men’s basketball team, led by Cole’s 16 points, defeated Xavier, 72-61, at Gampel Pavilion on Saturday. Forward Adama Sanogo added in 15 points and nine rebounds and Tyler Polley 16 points as the Huskies won their third straight Big East Conference game.
