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Gophers-Penn State game recap

The Gophers needed some last-second help to avoid being the first conference victory for a second consecutive Big Ten foe.

By Marcus Fuller

January 20, 2019 at 5:50AM

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Jordan Murphy, Gophers

The senior forward had 15 of his 19 points and 17 of his career-high-tying 21 rebounds after halftime. He also had a career-best six assists.

By The Numbers

31:15 The Nittany Lions' time with the lead.

2.7 Seconds remaining when Dupree McBrayer hit the second of two free throws for the game's final point.

28.0 Penn State's field-goal percentage in the second half, after hitting 55.6 percent in the first.

Gophers forward Jordan Murphy (3) high-fived guard Dupree McBrayer (1) after McBrayer was fouled during a three-point attempt in the second half vs. Penn State.
Gophers forward Jordan Murphy (3) high-fived guard Dupree McBrayer (1) after McBrayer was fouled during a three-point attempt in the second half vs. Penn State. (Mike Nelson — STAR TRIBUNE/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Marcus Fuller covers Gophers men's basketball, national college basketball, college sports and high school recruiting for the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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