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UConn men head to the Big East Tournament

UConn, the defending champions, begin their Big East tournament title defense against Villanova after a strong finish to the regular season, winning four straight games.
UConn's Alex Karaban has improved his shooting significantly, ending the regular season with 12-of-26 three-pointers in his last five games.
Villanova, who defeated Seton Hall 67-55 in the opening round, relies on Eric Dixon, who scored 19 points in the second half.
Coach Danny Hurley expressed confidence, saying, "It's probably the best we've felt all year.

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