GAME RECAP
Impact player
Andre Hollins, Gophers
The junior guard shined in a 26-point, seven-rebound, two assist performance. So much so that coach Richard Pitino didn't want to take his star out of the game. "We will go as far as he takes us," the coach said.
By the numbers
54 Gophers rebounds, by far their most of the young season.
2 Consecutive double- doubles from senior Austin Hollins, who had 11 points and 11 rebounds.
19-0 The finishing run for the Gophers.
AMELIA RAYNO
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