The Gophers were outplayed and lacked energy in a 78-68 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Minnesota struggled within their offensive sets and played a step slow on defense the entire night. Jordan Murphy and Nate Mason combined to shoot just 9-for-28 from the floor as the Gophers were upset on the road. The Huskers are now 4-0 against the Gophers since opening Pinnacle Bank Arena.
It was a slow start to the game as both teams were just 5-for-18 from the floor. The Gophers shot just 28 percent over the first eight minutes and finished the half with a 33 percent mark.