Gophers-Drake game recap

December 12, 2017 at 5:37AM
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GAME RECAP

Impact player

Jordan Murphy, Gophers

The 6-7 junior forward scored 24 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and had four blocks. Murphy shot 11-for-14 from the field but also had five turnovers in 36 minutes.

BY THE NUMBERS

62.1 The Gophers shot just 30 percent in the first half, but they turned it around shooting 18-for-29 after halftime.

14 Minnesota avoided the upset despite committing 14 turnovers, including nine in the second half.

MARCUS FULLER

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