Gophers-Boston College game recap

A quick look at Monday's game.

November 27, 2018 at 6:53AM
Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) looks to shoot against Boston College's Nik Popovic (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Boston, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) looks to shoot against Boston College's Nik Popovic (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Boston, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Nik Popovic, Boston College

The 6-foot-11 junior center came off the bench to score a game-high 18 points (on 9-for-9 shooting) and grab six rebounds. He scored all of his points in the second half.

BY THE NUMBERS

44-37 BC's rebounding edge.

36-28 Points in the paint advantage for Boston College.

29.2 Minnesota's shooting percentage.

0 Points for Dupree McBrayer.

50 Career double-doubles for Jordan Murphy.

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