ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Minnesota Defeats UMKC 71-56
Jamison Battle scored 18 points leading Minnesota to a 71-56 victory over UMKC at Williams Arena on Tuesday.
Minnesota was a -6.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Eylijah Stephens had 13 points for Minnesota and Payton Willis chipped in with 13 points. Payton Willis had 6 assists for them, while Eric Curry was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
UMKC got 21 points from Josiah Allick in a losing cause and another 12 points from Evan Gilyard II. Jacob Johnson contributed 5 assists for them, while Marvin Nesbitt Jr. had 7 rebounds.
Minnesota was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Minnesota had a 28-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Minnesota heads into a battle against Western Kentucky. UMKC, meanwhile, will have their next action against Iowa.