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House Report: Gophers' guards struggle in a 69-60 loss to No. 7 Michigan

Minnesota has been in so many situations where they haven’t shot the ball well this year. In Thursday night’s game, their guards couldn’t get anything going against No. 7 Michigan.

The Gophers shot just 22 percent in the first half, and Michigan erupted, shooting 54 percent during the final 20 minutes. Guard Jordan Poole had 22 points, including five three pointers as the Wolverines cruised to a 69-60 victory.

Throughout the season, Minnesota has lacked an identity and flow offensively. They’ve been desperately yearning for strong point guard play and haven’t received it. The Gophers’ guards were 0-for-14 from the floor in the first half and couldn’t capitalize upon the Wolverines’ cold spell.