Gophers-Rutgers game recap

A look back at Saturday's game.

March 6, 2016 at 1:26AM
Rutgers guard Mike Williams (5) looks to make a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers won 75-52. Williams had 29 points for Rutgers. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Rutgers guard Mike Williams (5) looks to make a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers won 75-52. Williams had 29 points for Rutgers. (AP Photo/Mel Evans) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

Impact player

Mike Williams, Rutgers

The sophomore guard hit six three-pointers and scored a career-high 29 points on 7-for-12 shooting.

By the NUMBERS

32 Consecutive losses to Big Ten opponents by Rutgers since its improbable upset of eventual national runner-up Wisconsin on Jan. 11, 2015.

21-2 Rutgers' opening lead, which grew to 40-15 by halftime.

1-5 The Scarlet Knights' all-time record vs. the Gophers.

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Renée Jones Schneider/The Minnesota Star Tribune

The Gophers were outscored 5-0 at even strength and were outshot 46-21 by the Buckeyes.

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