IMPACT PLAYER
Jordan Murphy, Gophers
The 6-6 junior forward scored 18 of his 22 points in the first half, to go along with 11 rebounds, two blocks and two steals in 21 minutes. He shot 9-for-10 from the field and 4-for-6 on free throws.
BY THE NUMBERS
18-for-29 Gophers' shooting from the free-throw line in the exhibition opener. Concordia was 7-for-12.
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