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Minnesota vs Maryland Final: 65-62 - Recap
Minnesota got 12 points from Cam Christie en route to a 65-62 victory over Maryland on Sunday at Williams Arena.
Bettors who backed Minnesota were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks.
Minnesota got 11 points from Dawson Garcia and another 10 points from Joshua Ola-Joseph. Elijah Hawkins contributed 9 assists, while Pharrel Payne cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Maryland got 20 points from Jahmir Young in a losing cause and another 14 points from Donta Scott. DeShawn Harris-Smith contributed 4 assists for them, while Julian Reese had 9 rebounds.
Minnesota trailed at halftime, 29-23.
Maryland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-27.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face Indiana looking for another win. For Maryland, they head home to face Michigan.