Connecticut guard Jalen Gaffney (0) shoots against Xavier's Dwon Odom (11) and Nate Johnson (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Xavier's Jack Nunge (24) and Connecticut's Jalen Gaffney (0) and Tyrese Martin, right, chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Xavier forward Jack Nunge (24) reacts after making a 3-point basket during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Xavier guard Dwon Odom, top, shoots over Connecticut's Tyrese Martin (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Connecticut's Andre Jackson (44) steals the ball from Xavier guard Colby Jones (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Xavier guard Colby Jones dunks during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)