ncaab Game Recap
Western Michigan Falls 61-60 to Minnesota - Recap
Dawson Garcia scored 23 points leading Minnesota to a 61-60 victory over Western Michigan at Williams Arena on Monday.
Minnesota won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -9.5-point spread.
Minnesota got 17 points from Ta'Lon Cooper and another 6 points from Joshua Ola-Joseph. Ta'Lon Cooper contributed 10 assists, while Will Ramberg cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Western Michigan got 15 points from Lamar Norman Jr. in a losing cause and another 13 points from Seth Hubbard. Lamar Norman Jr. contributed 4 assists for them, while Markeese Hastings had 10 rebounds.
Minnesota was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Minnesota as they grabbed 39 boards, while Western Michigan only had 32
Minnesota heads into a battle against St. Francis-Brooklyn. Western Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Valparaiso.