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Shreyas Laddha

UConn beats DePaul, 75-68, to clinch third seed in Big East tournament

STORRS, Conn. — On a day that honored seniors, sophomore Adama Sanogo stole the show.

In the last game of the regular season the UConn men’s basketball team defeated DePaul, 75-68, at Gampel Pavilion on Saturday night. Sanogo led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds. In addition, Tyrese Martin played a great all-around game with 19 points and 16 rebounds.

With the Huskies’ win and Creighton’s 65-60 loss to Seton Hall earlier in the day, the Huskies clinched the third seed in the Big East tournament. The tournament begins on Wednesday with the first round and UConn will play its opening game, a quarterfinal, on Thursday at 9:30 p.m.

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