Noon vs. North Carolina-Wilmington • Williams Arena • BTN, 1500-AM
Gophers at a glance: The Gophers (10-2) end nonconference play hoping to extend their winning streak in non-league home games to 43, the second-longest such streak in the nation to Duke. They are coming off their closest home victory of the year, escaping Furman 86-76 despite Furman shooting 63 percent in the second half. … The Gophers lead the nation in assists, are second nationally in steals and third in turnover margin. … G Andre Hollins (turf toe) practiced Thursday and Friday and is expected to be available.
UNC Wilmington at a glance: First-year Seahawks coach Kevin Keatts worked alongside Richard Pitino for one season at Louisville, and assistant Casey Stanley operated as Gophers video coordinator last year and was on Pitino's staff in 2012-13 at Florida International. … The Seahawks (5-4) went on a 15-0 run to get within a basket at Louisville Dec. 14 before losing 68-57. They are coming off a 69-63 loss at Campbell. Their leading scorer is 6-4 G Freddie Jackson (16.0 ppg, 6.6 rpg).
AMELIA RAYNO
