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Minnesota Falls 69-51 Against Mississippi State - Game Recap

Mississippi State grabbed a 69-51 win over Minnesota on Sunday, behind a 20-point effort from Tolu Smith at Williams Arena.

Mississippi State was a -7.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Mississippi State got 17 points from Shakeel Moore and another 11 points from Cameron Matthews. D.J. Jeffries contributed 7 assists, while D.J. Jeffries cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Minnesota got 20 points from Dawson Garcia in a losing cause and another 9 points from Joshua Ola-Joseph. Ta'Lon Cooper contributed 4 assists for them, while Braeden Carrington had 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Mississippi State were victorious, as the score was 32-25 at the break.

Mississippi State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-30.

Mississippi State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Jackson State. Minnesota will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff.