Preview: Gophers vs. Penn State

The Golden Gophers (13-5, 1-4 in Big Ten) are going for their second straight win Sunday afternoon. Minnesota is in State College, Pennsylvania, to take on the Nittany Lions (9-9, 1-4). The Gophers got their first Big Ten and road win of the season upsetting Indiana on Thursday. Sophomore guard Austin Hollins was key in that game, scoring a career-high 18 points. Last year, Penn State won both games, but overall the Gophers are 19-6.
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The Golden Gophers (13-5, 1-4 in Big Ten) are going for their second straight win Sunday afternoon. Minnesota is in State College, Pennsylvania, to take on the Nittany Lions (9-9, 1-4). The Gophers got their first Big Ten and road win of the season upsetting Indiana on Thursday. Sophomore guard Austin Hollins was key in that game, scoring a career-high 18 points. Last year, Penn State won both games, but overall the Gophers are 19-6.

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