March Madness Betting: McNeeley Explodes for 38 Points

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McNeeley Explodes for 38 Points, UConn Ends No. 24 Creighton’s 9-Game Win Streak

UConn Beats Creighton 70-66, Ending Their 9-Game Winning Streak

Liam McNeeley delivered a stunning performance, scoring 38 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to lead UConn to a 70-66 victory over Creighton (No. 24) on Tuesday night. The Huskies mounted an incredible comeback after trailing by 14 points late in the first half, snapping the Bluejays’ nine-game win streak and handing them their first loss since January 3.

McNeeley Leads the Huskies in an Epic Win

The young standout from UConn shined brightly, scoring 21 points and hitting 4 of his five three-pointers after halftime, earning his fourth double-double. McNeeley proved he’s back at his best after recovering from an ankle injury that sidelined him for eight games.

Creighton Falters in the Second Half

Creighton (18-7, 11-3) got off to a strong start but collapsed in the second half, shooting just 30% from the field. Ryan Kalkbrenner and Steven Ashworth led the Bluejays with 13 points each, but Ashworth had a tough night, hitting just 1 of 8 from the field and missing his first three-pointer of the season.

The Odds Now Shift in UConn’s Favor

With this win, UConn (17-7, 9-4 Big East) claimed their first victory in Omaha since rejoining the Big East in 2020. A key moment in the game came when McNeeley hit back-to-back three-pointers to put UConn ahead, taking the lead at 51-46. The March Madness Betting favored Creighton in this game, but McNeeley’s incredible performance turned the odds around.

The Key Moment: McNeeley Turns the Game Around

The game shifted when McNeeley hit two consecutive three-pointers in the middle of the second half. From that point on, UConn never lost the lead again. This play was crucial in determining the score and energizing the team. All the emotions revolve around NCAAB Lines.

Key Stat: UConn Stays Disciplined

One key to UConn’s victory was its low number of turnovers. The team committed just six turnovers, a significant improvement after turning the ball over 47 times in their previous two games.

Team’s Schedule

UConn will visit Seton Hall on Saturday.  Creighton will face St. John’s (No. 9) at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

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