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Minnesota Falls 69-53 to DePaul - Recap
DePaul earned a 69-53 victory over Minnesota on Monday, getting 20 points from Javan Johnson at Williams Arena.
Bettors who backed DePaul were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks.
DePaul got 15 points from Philmon Gebrewhit and another 14 points from Umoja Gibson. Umoja Gibson contributed 8 assists, while Eral Penn cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Minnesota got a 19-point performance from Dawson Garcia, who was supported by 12 points from Pharrel Payne. Ta'Lon Cooper had 6 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Dawson Garcia grabbed 6 rebounds.
DePaul led at halftime, 34-23.
DePaul won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-26.
Next game, DePaul takes its act on the road to face Santa Clara looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head home to face Central Michigan.