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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Recap - Minnesota Wins 81-76
Payton Willis scored 24 points leading Minnesota to a 81-76 victory over Mississippi State at Humphrey Coliseum on Sunday.
Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +11.5-point spread as underdogs.
Jamison Battle had 20 points for Minnesota and Eric Curry chipped in with 12 points. Payton Willis had 7 assists for them, while Eric Curry was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Mississippi State got 26 points from Iverson Molinar in a losing cause and another 13 points from Garrison Brooks. Iverson Molinar contributed 6 assists for them, while Garrison Brooks had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 35-33 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Mississippi State as they grabbed 39 boards, while Minnesota only had 24
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Michigan State. Mississippi State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Colorado State.