MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Confidence and poise are suddenly in ample supply at Minnesota. Newcomers to the lineup have provided instant sparks and critical production.
The most tangible factor in the turnaround, though, has to be the defense.
Amir Coffey had 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting, helping the Gophers stave off another setback at home with a 78-68 victory over Ohio State on Sunday night.
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) Amir Coffey scored 17 points, and Nate Mason hit eight free throws in the final 26 seconds to lead the Golden Gophers to a 70-66 victory over Northwestern on Thursday night.