The Minnesota Golden Gophers started the Big Ten Tournament with a 63-58 victory over Michigan State in the quarterfinals. Reggie Lynch led the Gophers with 16 points, four rebounds, and five blocks. The Gophers managed to fend off a relentless Michigan State team, highlighted by freshman Miles Bridges. The Gophers advanced to the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2010 and will square off with the #8-seeded Michigan State Wolverines Saturday at noon.
The Rundown
The Gophers started the game quickly as Nate Mason dropped a bounce pass to Reggie Lynch, who finished with a slam.