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UConn and Furman play in opening round of NCAA Tournament

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Furman Paladins (22-12, 13-8 SoCon) vs. UConn Huskies (29-5, 19-4 Big East) Philadelphia; Friday, 10 p. m.

EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -20. 5; over/under is 136. 5 BOTTOM LINE: No.

7 UConn and Furman play in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The Huskies' record in Big East play is 19-4, and their record is 10-1 in non-conference play. UConn is ninth in college basketball with 18.

4 assists per game. Silas Demary Jr. leads the Huskies averaging 6.

2. The Paladins are 13-8 in SoCon play. Furman averages 15.