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Gophers Edge Creighton in Closed Scrimmage
10/20/2018 3:40:00 PM | Men's Basketball
OMAHA - The University of Minnesota men's basketball team traveled to Creighton University Saturday for a closed preseason scrimmage, with the Gophers earning the victory, 83-81. The teams played an additional eight minute period which was won by the Bluejays.
Leading the way for the Gophers in the 40-minute game was freshman Gabe Kalscheur, who tied a game-high with 15 points. Joining him in double figures were senior Jordan Murphy and junior Amir Coffey, who each chipped in 14 points, along with 10 points from freshman Daniel Oturu.
Creighton's leading scorer was Ty-Shon Alexander, who matched Kalscheur with 15 points. He was one of four double-digit scorers for Creighton.
The Gophers narrowly lost the assist margin, though Coffey dished a game-high four assists. Oturu blocked three shots, part of a 4-1 blocks advantage for Minnesota. Kalscheur had a team-high two steasl while Creighton was led by three from Martin Krampelj.
Minnesota will host an free intrasquad scrimmage on Sunday, October 28, as fans are welcome at the Barn for the Maroon & Gold Scrimmage. Following the game, Gopher players and head coach Richard Pitino will be signing autographs.
The season begins with an exhibition at home against Minnesota Duluth on November 1, followed by the season opener on Nov. 6 against Omaha at Williams Arena.
Leading the way for the Gophers in the 40-minute game was freshman Gabe Kalscheur, who tied a game-high with 15 points. Joining him in double figures were senior Jordan Murphy and junior Amir Coffey, who each chipped in 14 points, along with 10 points from freshman Daniel Oturu.
Creighton's leading scorer was Ty-Shon Alexander, who matched Kalscheur with 15 points. He was one of four double-digit scorers for Creighton.
Minnesota held several stat advantages, out-shooting the Bluejays 47.5-to-45.3 percent and winning the rebounding battle 39-37. Senior Dupree McBrayer was the top Gopher rebounder with six rebounds, while CU's Mitch Ballock led all players with seven boards..@CoachPitinoMN shares his thoughts after the scrimmage at Creighton. pic.twitter.com/o2dTwoetEm
— Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) October 20, 2018
The Gophers narrowly lost the assist margin, though Coffey dished a game-high four assists. Oturu blocked three shots, part of a 4-1 blocks advantage for Minnesota. Kalscheur had a team-high two steasl while Creighton was led by three from Martin Krampelj.
Minnesota will host an free intrasquad scrimmage on Sunday, October 28, as fans are welcome at the Barn for the Maroon & Gold Scrimmage. Following the game, Gopher players and head coach Richard Pitino will be signing autographs.
The season begins with an exhibition at home against Minnesota Duluth on November 1, followed by the season opener on Nov. 6 against Omaha at Williams Arena.
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