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Recap - Minnesota Defeats Rutgers 81-70
Pharrel Payne scored 21 points and chipped in with 11 rebounds for Minnesota on Sunday, leading them to a 81-70 victory over Rutgers at Williams Arena.
Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -5.5-point spread as favorites.
Minnesota got 16 points from Elijah Hawkins and another 14 points from Dawson Garcia. Elijah Hawkins contributed 7 assists, while Pharrel Payne cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Rutgers got a 19-point performance from Clifford Omoruyi, who was supported by 19 points from Derek Simpson. Aundre Hyatt had 4 assists in a losing cause for Rutgers, while Clifford Omoruyi grabbed 8 rebounds.
Minnesota led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Minnesota had a 34-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Ohio State. Rutgers will aim to get back on the winning track at Purdue.