GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Walker Pitchford, Nebraska
The junior forward finished with six points and 11 rebounds, keeping the Gophers from getting second chances.
By the numbers
47.4 The Gophers’ percentage from the free-throw line (9-for-19), their worst of the year.
31 Total turnovers for both teams.
43 Total fouls for both teams.
AMELIA RAYNO
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