Big Ten Tournament - Northwestern Downs Minnesota 75-65 - Match Report
Big Ten Tournament - Northwestern Downs Minnesota 75-65 - Match Report
Minnesota was burned for 35 points by Michael Thompson on Thursday as Northwestern picked up a 75-65 win at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Northwestern was a 1-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Northwestern got 15 points from Drew Crawford and another 13 points from Alex Marcotullio. Michael Thompson contributed 4 assists, while John Shurna cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Minnesota got 19 points from Trevor Mbakwe in a losing cause and another 13 points from Blake Hoffarber. Maverick Ahanmisi contributed 6 assists for them, while Trevor Mbakwe had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Northwestern were victorious, as the score was 32-30 at the break.
Minnesota had a 41-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
