Minnesota lost to Penn State 52-50 in Happy Valley. The Gophers’ blew a 14 point halftime lead thanks to a miserable second half showing in all facets of the game. With the loss, Minnesota is now 3-3 in conference play and 15-4 on the year. Today was the second time the Gophers have lost a game after being up double digits at halftime. Reggie Lynch led all Minnesota scorers with 12 points.
This loss was a massive disappointment, and not just because the Gophers led by double digits at halftime. Minnesota’s offense for the game had an effective field goal percentage of 43%.