STAT CRUNCHING

The reasons behind the Gophers' 8-10 Big Ten record:

Offense

• In eight Big Ten wins, the Gophers shot 51.3 percent from the field.

• In 10 Big Ten losses, they shot 42.1 percent.

Defense

• In their victories, the Gophers held opponents to 40.1 shooting.

• In their losses, opponents shot 45.4 percent.