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Cal Baptist Falls 62-61 to Minnesota - Recap

Pharrel Payne scored 15 points leading Minnesota to a 62-61 victory over Cal Baptist at JSerra Pavilion on Monday.

Minnesota was a +1.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Minnesota got 11 points from Jamison Battle and another 10 points from Dawson Garcia. Ta'Lon Cooper contributed 7 assists, while Pharrel Payne cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.

Cal Baptist got 24 points from Taran Armstrong in a losing cause and another 9 points from Joe Quintana. Joe Quintana contributed 4 assists for them, while Hunter Goodrick had 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Minnesota had a 36-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Virginia Tech. Cal Baptist will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Central Michigan.