Preview: South Dakota State (3-5) has lost three in a row and the Gophers (6-1) have won three consecutive. Both teams like to shoot from beyond the three-point line. The Gophers have hit 36.9 percent of their three-point attempts and the Jackrabbits 34.7 percent.
Key players: Gophers freshman guard Blake Hoffarber is shooting 46.3 percent from three-point range and averaging 10.4 points per game. South Dakota State's Kai Williams is averaging 15.3 points and 7.8 rebounds.
Numbers: Tubby Smith wants the Gophers to improve on their 67.6 percent free-throw shooting percentage. The Jackrabbits have hit 69.5 percent of their free throws.
MYRON MEDCALF
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