Martin scores 20 to lift UConn past Butler 63-51
STORRS, Conn. -- — Tyrese Martin score 20 points and UConn defeated Butler 63-51 on Tuesday night.
R.J. Cole scored 11 points for the Huskies (8-3, 5-3 Big East Conference) and Isaiah Whaley rejected seven shots on the defensive end.
Bryce Golden scored 19 points for the Bulldogs (5-8, 4-6) and Bryce Nze snagged nine rebounds.
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2020-2021 Big East Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 10-2 | - | 15-3 |
| Creighton | 13-4 | +0.5 | 17-5 |
| Seton Hall | 10-7 | 2.5 | 13-10 |
| UConn | 8-6 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Xavier | 5-5 | 4 | 12-5 |
| St. John's | 8-9 | 4.5 | 14-10 |
| Providence | 8-9 | 4.5 | 12-11 |
| Butler | 7-11 | 6 | 8-13 |
| Georgetown | 5-8 | 5.5 | 7-11 |
| Marquette | 6-10 | 6 | 11-12 |
| DePaul | 2-11 | 8.5 | 4-11 |