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・February 3, 2024 February 03 Feb 03

Minnesota defeats Northwestern in OT, led by Payne's 14 points

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Mike Mitchell - Forces three turnovers SaturdayMitchell posted 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 44 minutes during Saturday's 75-66 OT victory over Northwestern.

ImpactMitchell played nearly the entire game during Saturday's win over Northwestern, posting 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals in the contest. The 6-foot-2 junior, who worked his way into Minnesota's starting lineup in December, is averaging 11 points, 2.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals across 11 games as a starter.

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Pharrel Payne - Dominant in returnPayne recorded 14 points (7-8 FG, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 33 minutes during Saturday's 75-66 OT victory over Northwestern.

ImpactPayne did not miss a beat after returning from a back injury, posting 14 points, nine rebounds and four blocks against the Wildcats on Saturday. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has averaged 10.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and two blocks across his last nine outings, proving to be a big-time piece down the stretch for Minnesota.

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Dawson Garcia - Scores 20 in victoryGarcia finished Saturday's 75-66 OT victory over Northwestern with 20 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-11 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 41 minutes.

ImpactGarcia got to the line early and often, converting on 9-of-11 attempts from the stripe on route to a 20-point finish against Northwestern. The 6-foot-11 junior has managed 20+ points in four of Minnesota's last five outings, stepping into form down the stretch for the Golden Gophers. Garcia and the Gophers will look to stay on track against Michigan State on Tuesday after playing spoiler to the Wildcats on Saturday.

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Matthew Nicholson - Tallies four blocks in lossNicholson finished with four points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and four blocks in 28 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 75-66 OT loss to Minnesota.

ImpactNicholson continues to be a menace on the defensive glass, posting three rebounds and four blocks during Saturday's loss to Minnesota. The 7-foot senior has appeared in all 22 games this season (17 starts), averaging 5.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 blocks on 21.1 minutes per game. Nicholson has been diligent with hunting his own shot this season, shooting 66.2 percent from the field on the season.

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Ryan Langborg - Notches 16 points in defeatLangborg produced 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 40 minutes during Saturday's 75-66 OT loss to Minnesota.

ImpactLangborg cashed in 4-of-6 attempts from distance, closing with 16 points, three rebounds and a steal against the Golden Gophers on Saturday. The 6-foot-4 senior has averaged 11.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals across 22 starts this season. Langborg, who transferred in from Princeton, has shot 40.7 percent from beyond the arc on 5.1 attempts per game this season.

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Brooks Barnhizer - Posts double-double in lossBarnhizer had 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 39 minutes during Saturday's 75-66 OT loss to Minnesota.

ImpactBarnhizer closed Saturday's loss against the Golden Gophers with 11 points, 10 rebounds and two assists, marking his third double-double of the season. The 6-foot-6 junior has started in all 22 games this season, averaging 14.5 points 6.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.9 steals, nearly doubling his 2022 production. Barnhizer and the Wildcats (15-7) will look to bounce back against Nebraska on Wednesday.

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