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Rutgers Falls 68-65 Against Minnesota - Game Recap

Payton Willis poured in 32 points for Minnesota on Saturday, as they defeated Rutgers 68-65 at Williams Arena.

Minnesota was the ATS victor, as they covered the +4.5-point spread as an underdog.

Minnesota got 19 points from Luke Loewe and another 10 points from Treyton Thompson. Payton Willis contributed 7 assists, while Treyton Thompson cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

Rutgers got 25 points from Geo Baker in a losing cause and another 12 points from Ron Harper Jr.. Paul Mulcahy contributed 9 assists for them, while Clifford Omoruyi had 7 rebounds.

Minnesota was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Rutgers won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 24-21.

Minnesota heads into a battle against Ohio State. Rutgers, meanwhile, will have their next action against Maryland.