Twin Cities.com · Dec 17, 2015
Jordan Murphy's double-double helps Gophers end skid
Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy tips the ball to teammate guard Carlos Morris as the Gophers play Chicago State in the first half at Williams Arena on Wednesday, December 16, 2015.(Pioneer Press: John Autey)Beating a lower-major opponent with a losing record at home might not have been reason to celebrate in the past, but the Gophers basketball team desperately needed a win -- any win to get back on track.
Trying to avoid its first four-game nonconference losing streak since the 2006-07 season, Minnesota responded with a 70-52 victory Wednesday against Chicago State at Williams Arena.