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Purdue vs Minnesota Final: 81-61 - Recap
The battle between Purdue and Minnesota didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Minnesota was handed a 81-61 defeat on Thursday at Williams Arena.
Purdue was a -5.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Fletcher Loyer had 24 points for Purdue and Braden Smith chipped in with 20 points. Braden Smith had 10 assists for them, while Braden Smith was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Minnesota got 20 points from Dawson Garcia in a losing cause and another 14 points from Lu'Cye Patterson. Femi Odukale contributed 4 assists for them, while Lu'Cye Patterson had 8 rebounds.
Purdue looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northwestern. Minnesota will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Ohio State.