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    MINN
    Minnesota Golden GophersMinnesotaMINN
    14-2, 2-1 Big Ten
    70
    14-2, 2-1 Big Ten
    Final
    12T
    Minnesota
    MINN
    353570
    Northwestern
    NU
    392766
    NU
    Northwestern WildcatsNorthwesternNU
    12-4, 1-2 Big Ten
    66
    12-4, 1-2 Big Ten

    Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Northwestern Wildcats

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    Game Leaders

    MINNNU
    Points
    Amir Coffey
    17
    A. Coffey#5
    7/12 FG, 0/3 FT
    17
    Points
    Bryant McIntosh
    21
    B. McIntosh
    7/15 FG, 5/5 FT
    21
    Rebounds
    Reggie Lynch
    8
    R. Lynch#22
    2 DREB, 6 OREB
    8
    Rebounds
    Vic Law
    8
    V. Law#4
    5 DREB, 3 OREB
    8
    Assists
    Nate Mason
    7
    N. Mason#2
    1 TO, 36 MIN
    7
    Assists
    Bryant McIntosh
    5
    B. McIntosh
    3 TO, 31 MIN
    5
    Full Box Score

    Team Stats

    MINN
    NU

    44% (25-57)

    Field Goal %

    38% (24-63)

    32% (6-19)

    Three Point %

    23% (6-26)

    64% (14-22)

    Free Throw %

    92% (12-13)

    8

    Turnovers

    9

    41

    Rebounds

    35

    6

    Largest Lead

    7

    Full Team Stats

    Game Information

    Evanston, IL

    Welsh-Ryan Arena
    ESPNU

    Referee:Gene Steratore

    Referee:Chris Beaver

    Referee:Paul Szelc

    Welsh-Ryan Arena

    Video Highlights

    Coffey, Mason lead Minnesota over Northwestern 70-66

    Amir Coffey scored 17 points, and Nate Mason hit eight free throws in the final 26 seconds to lead Minnesota to a 70-66 victory over Northwestern on Thursday night.
    Jan 6, 2017, 12:27 am - Associated Press

    Game Flow

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    Northwestern Wildcats logo
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    2026-27 Standings

    NCAA Division I
    Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten ConferenceCONFGBOVR
    Indiana0-0-3-0
    Michigan State0-0-3-0
    Minnesota0-0-3-0
    Nebraska0-0-3-0
    Northwestern0-0-3-0
    Oregon0-0-3-0
    UCLA0-0-3-0
    USC0-0-3-0
    Wisconsin0-0-3-0
    Rutgers0-0-2-0
    Washington0-0-2-0
    Illinois0-0-2-1
    Iowa0-0-2-1
    Michigan0-0-2-1
    Ohio State0-0-2-1
    Penn State0-0-2-1
    Maryland0-0-1-1
    Purdue0-0-1-2
    Full Standings

    Men's College Basketball News

    Sources: Former Saint Louis star Robbie Avila finalizing deal to play for TCU

    Sources: Former Saint Louis star Robbie Avila finalizing deal to play for TCU

    Former Saint Louis star Robbie Avila, the 205 A-10 player of the year, is finalizing a deal to play for TCU this season, sources told ESPN.

    10m

    Men's college basketball Power Rankings: A whole new list after two weeks of games

    Men's college basketball Power Rankings: A whole new list after two weeks of games

    After two weeks of play, Florida tops the rankings, while Kansas and UCLA made big jumps with signature wins.

    3h

    Pittsburgh visits Butler following Sumler's 26-point showing

    Pittsburgh visits Butler following Sumler's 26-point showing

    Pittsburgh Panthers (3-0) at Butler Bulldogs (2-1)

    7h

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