MVP: Trevor Mbakwe, Gophers
The junior forward scored 12 points, even though he missed his four field-goal attempts. The secret? He went 12-for-20 from the free-throw line, tying a 54-year-old team record for free-throw attempts in a game (Tony Jaros against Wisconsin, March 4, 1946). Mbakwe also grabbed 16 rebounds.
BY THE NUMBERS
5 Double-doubles for Mbakwe this season.
2 Al Nolen missed his second consecutive game because of a foot injury.
15 Advantage in rebounds for the Gophers (48-33).
