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.

Marcus Fuller

January 19, 2019 — 11:50pm

Impact Player

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.

Video (07:58): Gophers coach Richard Pitino, Jordan Murphy and Eric Curry talked with the media after Saturday's comeback win vs. Penn State.

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