ncaab Game Recap< BACK

Big Ten Tournament - Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Wrap - Minnesota Wins 78-75

Minnesota got 18 points from Dawson Garcia as they ran past Nebraska 78-75 on Wednesday at United Center.

Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +5.0-point spread as underdogs.

Ta'Lon Cooper had 16 points for Minnesota and Jaden Henley chipped in with 14 points. Ta'Lon Cooper had 12 assists for them, while Dawson Garcia was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.

Nebraska got a 23-point performance from Keisei Tominaga, who was supported by 16 points from Sam Griesel. Derrick Walker had 5 assists in a losing cause for Nebraska, while Sam Griesel grabbed 12 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 37-34 at the break.

Minnesota had a 32-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.