Burges grad Tristen Newton leads all scorers as UConn wins national title

HOUSTON — Burges grad Tristen Newton was trending early on social media on Monday night after committing a few early turnovers. A few hours later he was trending because he was a national champion. Newton scored seven straight points in the first half as UConn created separation early and ended up leading all scorers with 19 points as the Huskies claimed their fifth national title with a 76-59 win against San Diego State at NRG Stadium. The former Mustang star added 10 points and four assists for his team as they withstood an Aztec run in the second half to…