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Minnesota Downs Ohio State 70-67 - Match Report

Minnesota got 28 points from Dawson Garcia en route to a 70-67 victory over Ohio State on Thursday at Value City Arena.

Minnesota was a +14.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Minnesota got 13 points from Ta'Lon Cooper and another 11 points from Jamison Battle. Ta'Lon Cooper contributed 4 assists, while Ta'Lon Cooper cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Ohio State got a 18-point performance from Brice Sensabaugh, who was supported by 13 points from Justice Sueing. Justice Sueing had 2 assists in a losing cause for Ohio State, while Brice Sensabaugh grabbed 10 rebounds.

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

The rebound battle favored Ohio State as they grabbed 33 boards, while Minnesota only had 32

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