GAME RECAP
Impact player
Kendall Stephens, Purdue
The sophomore guard scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half, and his back-to-back threes tied the score 56-56 with about six minutes left and sent Purdue on its winning run.
By the numbers
8 Trips to the free-throw line for Purdue in the final 5:28. The Boilermakers made all eight.
10 Minnesota's lead with 8:48 to play.
18 Points in the paint for the Gophers, compared to Purdue's 32.
8 Winning streak for the Gophers that ended Wednesday.
AMELIA RAYNO
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