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GAME RECAP

MVP

Deshaun Thomas,

Ohio State

As usual, the junior forward picked it up for his team when the Buckeyes needed him most. Thomas scored 11 points in a second half that saw the Buckeyes grab the momentum and run with it. Thomas finished with 19 points and three rebounds.

BY THE NUMBERS

24 season-high turnover total for the Gophers

29.2 the Gophers shooting percentage -- just one percentage point above their season-low

16-0 run that Ohio State went on in the second half, leaving the Gophers quickly behind

4 points by Trevor Mbakwe in 29 minutes

AMELIA RAYNO