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New Orleans Privateers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Recap - Minnesota Wins 97-64

The battle between Minnesota and New Orleans didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as New Orleans was handed a 97-64 defeat on Thursday at Williams Arena.

Cam Christie had 20 points for Minnesota and Pharrel Payne chipped in with 17 points. Elijah Hawkins had 9 assists for them, while Braeden Carrington was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

New Orleans got 19 points from Khaleb Wilson-Rouse in a losing cause and another 17 points from Jordan Johnson. Jordan Johnson contributed 3 assists for them, while Jordan Johnson had 6 rebounds.

Minnesota led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-27.

Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Ohio State. New Orleans will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Belhaven.