The Gophers managed to fend off a late Penn State surge on the heels of impressive performances from Nate Mason and freshman Jamir Harris. Mason scored 25 points on 9-for-18 shooting in an overtime win. Jamir Harris added 16 points, including back-to-back three-pointers in the extra period. The Gophers snapped a three-game losing skid during a much-needed 95-84 road win.
To open the game, Penn State went on a 13-2 run over 4:47, sparked by a Shep Garner three-pointer to lead by six points. The Gophers quickly answered as Jordan Murphy completed a three-point play and Nate Mason drilled a three-pointer.