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Gophers-No. 16 Ohio State men's basketball game recap

Highlights from the Gophers' 79-59 loss at No. 16 Ohio State on Sunday.

By Marcus Fuller

December 3, 2018 at 4:22AM
Minnesota's Jarvis Omersa, left, drives to the basket against Ohio State's Andre Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Minnesota's Amir Coffey, left, and Gabe Kalscheur, center, trap Ohio State's C.J. Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur, right, drives to the basket against Ohio State's C.J. Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Minnesota's Dupree McBrayer, right, charges Ohio State's Kyle Young during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Andre Wesson, left, looks for an open pass as Minnesota's Jordan Murphy defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann instructs his team against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 79-59. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino shouts to his team against Ohio State's during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 79-59. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Justin Ahrens, left, drives the baseline against Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 79-59. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's C.J. Jackson, right, passes the ball as Minnesota's Amir Coffey defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 79-59. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Andre Wesson, left, passes the ball over Minnesota's Amir Coffey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 79-59. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, right, posts up against Minnesota's Daniel Oturu during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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Minnesota's Jarvis Omersa, left, drives to the basket against Ohio State's Andre Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) (Mike Nelson — Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER

Andre and Kaleb Wesson, Ohio State

The Wesson brothers combined for 31 points on 11-for-20 shooting. Kaleb scored 14 of his 15 points in the second half.

BY THE NUMBERS

0-11 The Gophers' record at Ohio State since they last won in Columbus in 2005.

1,006 Jordan Murphy, with seven rebounds, became the 14th player in Big Ten history to reach 1,000 for his career.

0-13 Three-point shooting for the Gophers in the game.

Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, right, posts up against Minnesota's Daniel Oturu during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, right, posts up against Minnesota's Daniel Oturu during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) (Mike Nelson — Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Marcus Fuller covers Gophers men's basketball, national college basketball, college sports and high school recruiting for the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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