GAME RECAP
IMPACT PLAYER
Boo Buie, Northwestern
The sophomore guard scored a game-high 25 points on 5-for-13 shooting from the field and 12-for-12 on free throws in 31 minutes.
BY THE NUMBERS
14.8 Shooting percentage for the Gophers from three-point range (4-for-27).
22-9 Made free throws advantage for Wildcats (on 27 attempts) over the Gophers (just 10 attempts).
37-33 Rebounding edge for the Wildcats, including 29 defensive boards.
13 Losing streak stopped by Northwestern after going winless since Dec. 26.
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