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Minnesota Beats Chicago State 66-54 as Free-Throw Focus Pays Off

The improved foul shooting answered concerns raised by an overtime escape against Green Bay.

Overview

  • Cade Tyson scored 22 points, led Minnesota in scoring for the fifth time, and went 7 of 8 at the line.
  • Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 15 points and seven rebounds, and his layup with 6:38 left gave the Gophers the lead for good.
  • Minnesota converted 21 of 27 free throws after a 20-of-39 showing against Green Bay, while Chicago State went 6 of 10.
  • Despite shooting 37% from the field and 25% from three, Minnesota improved to 4-1.
  • Chicago State dropped to 0-5 under first-year coach Landon Bussie, with Marcus Tankersley scoring 16 points.