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No. 5 UConn beats Cincy 87-53, finishes perfect run in AAC

UConn went 139-0 in the American after it was formed in 2013, winning all but two games by double-digits.
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Connecticut players huddle at the start of an NCAA college basketball game in the American Athletic Conference tournament final against Cincinnati at Mohegan Sun Arena, Monday, March 9, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

MONTVILLE, Conn. — Megan Walker scored 26 points and Christyn Williams added 22 to lead No. 5 UConn over Cincinnati 87-53 on Monday night, finishing off a perfect run for the Huskies over their seven years in the American Athletic Conference. 

UConn went 139-0 in the American after it was formed in 2013, winning all but two games by double-digits. 

The Huskies are leaving the AAC at the end of the postseason to rejoin the Big East. Angel Rizor scored 16 points, Antoinette Miller added 15 and IImar'I Thomas chipped in with 14 for third-seeded Cincinnati, which had upset the No. 2 seed, UCF, in the conference semifinals 

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