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Preview: Gophers vs. Northwestern

With back-to-back road wins, the Gophers men’s basketball team will host Northwestern Sunday afternoon. Minnesota is 2-4 in the Big Ten after going 12-1 in non-conference action. The Wildcats are also 2-4 in the Big Ten conference. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. at Williams Arena.
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With back-to-back road wins, the Gophers men’s basketball team will host Northwestern Sunday afternoon. Minnesota is 2-4 in the Big Ten after going 12-1 in non-conference action. The Wildcats are also 2-4 in the Big Ten conference. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. at Williams Arena.

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