Gophers-Northwestern game recap
February 26, 2021 at 5:29AM
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.
MARCUS FULLER
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![Minnesota Gophers head coach PJ Fleck celebrated with his players during a team photo following their victory against the Auburn Tigers. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com The Minnesota Gophers played the Auburn Tigers in the Outback Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/4PQMI6GCU55CONQ3RVMOKQETHI.jpg?&w=436&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck offered a scholarship to the junior, a three-star wide receiver from Arizona whose father played for the Vikings, among others, in the NFL.
