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Postseason NIT - Recap - Minnesota Defeats Butler 73-72
Butler was scorched by Dawson Garcia for 25 points as Minnesota defeated them 73-72 in NCAA action on Tuesday.
Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.5-point spread as underdogs.
Minnesota got 11 points from Pharrel Payne and another 11 points from Elijah Hawkins. Elijah Hawkins contributed 15 assists, while Elijah Hawkins cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Butler got 25 points from Jahmyl Telfort in a losing cause and another 13 points from DJ Davis. DJ Davis contributed 7 assists for them, while Jalen Thomas had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Butler were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Butler as they grabbed 30 boards, while Minnesota only had 28