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Rutgers Falls 75-74 Against Minnesota - Game Recap
Jamison Battle scored 20 points leading Minnesota to a 75-74 victory over Rutgers at Williams Arena on Thursday.
Minnesota was a +8.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Minnesota got 19 points from Dawson Garcia and another 15 points from Pharrel Payne. Ta'Lon Cooper contributed 11 assists, while Pharrel Payne cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Rutgers got 23 points from Clifford Omoruyi in a losing cause and another 21 points from Cam Spencer. Caleb McConnell contributed 6 assists for them, while Clifford Omoruyi had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Rutgers were victorious, as the score was 40-34 at the break.
Rutgers had a 38-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act home to face Wisconsin looking for another win. For Rutgers, they head home to face Northwestern.