MINNEAPOLIS- Brayon Freeman and Trey Thomas combined for 39 on 14-26 shooting, but the Wildcats dropped a 79-62 contest to Minnesota, Sunday afternoon at Williams Arena. 



Bethune-Cookman (2-6) played Minnesota (6-3) tough in the early goings, matching the Golden Gophers at 9-8 on a good jumper from Thomas. Eight straight from there gave Minnesota the advantage, 16-9, midway through the first half. 

The Wildcat offense sputtered from there as Minnesota scored 21 of the next 25 points to soar in front, 30-13. The Wildcats made things a bit closer before the break to head into halftime down 38-26.

A quick start after the halftime break saw back-to-back Thomas threes and a Minnesota turnover cut the Golden Gopher lead to just four at 38-34 with 18 minutes to play. Minnesota immediately bounced back with a 14-2 run to push the lead back up to 16. 

The Golden Gophers took the reigns from there, leading by as much as 27 on the way to the 79-62 win. 

• Brayon Freeman led the way offensively for B-CU. He scored 21 on 8-14 shooting and 5-7 from three, adding five assists.
• Trey Thomas scored 18 on 7-12 shooting, 3-5 from three, and two assists.
• Reggie Ward Jr. was the only other Wildcat in double figures with 11. He posted his third double-double - his second in as many games - with ten boards. 

On deck for B-CU is a trip to Charlottesville to take on Virginia on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. 


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