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Recap - Minnesota Defeats USC Upstate 67-53
Minnesota got 14 points from Dawson Garcia en route to a 67-53 victory over USC Upstate on Saturday at Williams Arena.
Mike Mitchell Jr. had 9 points for Minnesota and Elijah Hawkins chipped in with 9 points. Elijah Hawkins had 5 assists for them, while Dawson Garcia was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
USC Upstate got a 14-point performance from Justin Bailey, who was supported by 13 points from Trae Broadnax. Jalen Breazeale had 4 assists in a losing cause for USC Upstate, while Ahmir Langlais grabbed 8 rebounds.
Minnesota led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Minnesota had a 37-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Minnesota heads into a battle against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. USC Upstate, meanwhile, will have their next action against Ball State.