GAME RECAP

MVP

Ralph Sampson III,

Gophers

In his first game back in the starting lineup after a turned ankle forced him to miss two games and play off the bench for another, the senior had his best game so far this season, getting 15 points and eight rebounds while adding four assists and four blocks.

BY THE NUMBERS

3-for-6 Julian Welch's shooting at the free-throw line. The Gophers junior guard came in having made 25 in a row.

9 Points each for reserves Chip Armelin and Joe Coleman, who has had two consecutive solid games.

18 Turnovers the Gophers forced, turned into 14 points.

42.9 Percentage of three-pointers the Gophers hit in the first half.

AMELIA RAYNO