ncaab Game Recap
Minnesota Downs Penn State 75-70 - Match Report
Minnesota grabbed a 75-70 win over Penn State on Saturday, behind a 19-point effort from Cam Christie at Williams Arena.
Minnesota won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -7.0-point spread.
Minnesota got 18 points from Elijah Hawkins and another 11 points from Parker Fox. Elijah Hawkins contributed 8 assists, while Parker Fox cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Penn State got a 19-point performance from Puff Johnson, who was supported by 17 points from Ace Baldwin Jr.. Ace Baldwin Jr. had 8 assists in a losing cause for Penn State, while Qudus Wahab grabbed 6 rebounds.
Minnesota was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Minnesota had a 26-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act home to face Indiana looking for another win. For Penn State, they head home to face Maryland.