ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Penn State Defeats Minnesota 86-77
Payton Banks scored 24 points leading Penn State to a 86-77 victory over Minnesota at Bryce Jordan Center on Tuesday.
Penn State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.0-point spread as a favorite.
Shep Garner had 20 points for Penn State and Brandon Taylor chipped in with 18 points. Shep Garner had 6 assists for them, while Brandon Taylor was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Minnesota got a 22-point performance from Joey King, who was supported by 19 points from Nate Mason. Nate Mason had 3 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Jordan Murphy grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 36-33 at the break.
Penn State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 25-23.
Penn State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Michigan State. Minnesota will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Northwestern.