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Boston College senior and former Shakopee star Steffon Mitchell plays the Gophers for a second time Tuesday in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Mitchell went from under-the-radar high school prospect to one of the top defensive players in the ACC.
Richard Pitino was frustrated with Minnesota's rebounding in Monday's three-point win vs. Loyola Marymount. After giving up 18 offensive rebounds, the Gophers look to bounce back on the boards Friday night against North Dakota.
The Gophers, who are playing Loyola Marymount for the second time in three days, struggled Saturday and fell behind the Lions by nine points in the first half to rallying to win.
The Gophers frontcourt was limited with foul trouble and lingering injuries in Wednesday's opener vs. Green Bay. Liam Robbins, Brandon Johnson and company look to bounce back Saturday against Loyola Marymount.