GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Nate Mason, Gophers

The junior guard and team captain had eight of his 12 points on free throws in the last 26.7 seconds of Thursday's victory at Northwestern. Mason finished 8-for-9 from the foul line, to go along with seven assists and five rebounds.

BY THE NUMBERS

1-15 Northwestern's shooting from three-point range in the second half.

11 Number of times the game was tied Thursday.

10 Points scored in the second half by Gophers center Reggie Lynch, who finished with 12.

MARCUS FULLER