Midseason by the numbers:
4 Consecutive games Minnesota will have played without Andre Hollins after the guard severely sprained his ankle in the Wisconsin game.
40 Opponents' shooting percentage from three-point range in the past four games.
17 The national rank of the Gophers' offensive efficiency, according to kenpom.com.
2 Victories over ranked teams by the Gophers this season.
16.6 Malik Smith's average points in the games the Gophers have been without Hollins.
12 Gophers' defensive ranking in the Big Ten, according to kenpom.com.
1 Top-100 wins on the road in the conference schedule, against Penn State.
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