GAME RECAP
Impact player
DeAndre Mathieu, Gophers
The point guard came alive in the second half, providing the offensive spark the Gophers needed. He scored 13 of his 18 points after halftime.
By the NUMBERS
46.2 The Gophers' shooting percentage from three-point range, their second game in a row shooting at least 45 percent from distance after not hitting 32 percent the three games prior.
3 Blocks for Mo Walker, a force inside defensively.
6:55 Length of Northwestern's scoring drought near the end of the game.
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