Minnesota Dominates Morgan State in Nonconference Finale

Mike Mitchell Jr.'s flawless first half propels the Gophers to a decisive 90-68 victory ahead of Big Ten play.

Mike Mitchell Jr. scored all 22 of his points in the first half, hitting six consecutive three-pointers and going 8-for-8 from the field before halftime.
Minnesota shot a season-best 13-for-29 from three-point range, significantly improving their performance from deep after struggling earlier in the season.
Dawson Garcia contributed 18 points and eight rebounds, continuing to lead the Gophers in scoring for the season.
Morgan State's Kameron Hobbs led all scorers with 25 points, but the Bears were unable to close the gap after falling behind by 18 points at halftime.
The Gophers improved to 8-5 overall and will face No. 21 Purdue at home on Thursday as they begin Big Ten Conference play.