GAME RECAP
MVP
Mason Plumlee, Duke
The big man outbattled the Gophers all game on the boards, grabbing 17 rebounds to go with his 20 points, collecting a double-double by halftime. Minnesota threw four different post combinations at Plumlee, but his length allowed him to dominate at will.
BY THE NUMBERS
80 Duke's three-point percentage, as the Blue Devils hit on eight of 10 attempts.
10 Gophers turnovers during a sloppy first half that set the tone for the game.
37.5 The Gophers' second-half shooting percentage, compared to 60 percent for the Blue Devils.
AMELIA RAYNO
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