GAME RECAP

Impact player

Nate Mason, Gophers

The sophomore guard (18 points, six rebounds, six assists) was aggressive from the start and hit a big three-pointer as well as two big free throws.

By the numbers

65 Days between wins for the Gophers.

87 The Gophers' percentage from the free-throw line, their best mark since the second game of the season.

40 Gophers points at halftime, their highest total since Nov. 27.

AMELIA RAYNO