Postseason NIT - Recap - Minnesota Defeats Middle Tennessee 78-72
Postseason NIT - Recap - Minnesota Defeats Middle Tennessee 78-72
Minnesota grabbed a 78-72 win over Middle Tennessee on Wednesday, behind a 24-point effort from Andre Hollins at Murphy Center.
Minnesota was a 3.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Minnesota got 24 points from Rodney Williams and another 12 points from Elliott Eliason. Andre Hollins contributed 4 assists, while Elliott Eliason cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee got 19 points from Marcos Knight in a losing cause and another 15 points from Raymond Cintron. Kerry Hammonds contributed 3 assists for them, while Marcos Knight had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Middle Tennessee were victorious, as the score was 32-28 at the break.
Minnesota had a 33-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
