IMPACT PLAYER: Andre Hollins, Gophers
The senior guard broke out of his slump in a big way, totaling the most points he's had in a game since his sophomore year (31) and posting double-digit points for just the third time in the last eight games.
BY THE NUMBERS
1 It was Minnesota's first win in conference play and the first time Rutgers dropped two in a row all season.
26 Points off turnovers for the Gophers, who had just eight of their own miscues, their best of the conference schedule.
17 Minutes played by Gophers freshman center Bakary Konate. It was his first Big Ten action.
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