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Minnesota Defeats Central Michigan 68-65 - Recap
Minnesota got 22 points and 11 rebounds from Dawson Garcia en route to a 68-65 victory over Central Michigan on Monday at Williams Arena.
Minnesota did not, however, defeat Central Michigan against the spread, which closed at -13.5 at most sportsbooks.
Minnesota got 19 points from Lu'Cye Patterson and another 8 points from Frank Mitchell. Isaac Asuma contributed 6 assists, while Dawson Garcia cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Central Michigan got a 17-point performance from Ugnius Jarusevicius, who was supported by 13 points from Jakobi Heady. Cayden Vasko had 5 assists in a losing cause for Central Michigan, while Jakobi Heady grabbed 13 rebounds.
Minnesota was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Minnesota had a 34-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Minnesota heads into a battle against Wichita State. Central Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Purdue Calumet.