GAME RECAP
Impact player
Jordan Murphy, Gophers
He scored 12 of his 20 points in the first half, helping the Gophers build a 40-27 halftime lead. Murphy also had 11 rebounds and two blocks.
BY THE NUMBERS
17 Blocks for Gophers center Reggie Lynch in the past two games, including six Thursday.
62 The Gophers’ shooting percentage in the second half.
4 Games in a row the Gophers have had at least 80 points, their longest such stretch since 2002.
MARCUS FULLER
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