ncaab Game Recap
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Wrap - Minnesota Wins 73-69
Jamison Battle scored 20 points leading Minnesota to a 73-69 victory over Western Kentucky at Harrah's Cherokee Center on Friday.
Minnesota was an underdog by +3.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Minnesota got 19 points from Payton Willis and another 18 points from Eylijah Stephens. Luke Loewe contributed 5 assists, while Eric Curry cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Western Kentucky got 34 points from Dayvion McKnight in a losing cause and another 12 points from Jairus Hamilton. Dayvion McKnight contributed 4 assists for them, while Dayvion McKnight had 9 rebounds.
Minnesota was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Western Kentucky as they grabbed 33 boards, while Minnesota only had 31
Next game, Minnesota takes its act home to face PFW looking for another win. For Western Kentucky, they head on the road to face Memphis.