Watch CBS News

Mbakwe, Sampson Lead Minnesota Over Bemidji State

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Trevor Mbakwe had 17 points and Ralph Sampson III scored 15, leading Minnesota to a 71-58 exhibition victory over Bemidji State on Tuesday night.

Rodney Williams added 10 points for the Golden Gophers, who outrebounded the Division-II school from Northern Minnesota 45-23.

David Berthene had 21 points and James Ellisor finished with 12 for the Beavers, who didn't look intimidated by the big school in the big city. They hit 10 3-pointers to keep the deficit under double digits for much of the game.

The Gophers weren't able to really put the game away until a 14-2 run ended with under 7:30 to play. They turned the ball over 14 times and struggled when their starters went to the bench.

(© Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.