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Gophers advance in NIT with one-point win over Butler

Gophers advance in NIT with one-point win over Butler

A late bucket from Dawson Garcia followed by a Parker Fox steal that led to two free throws by Elijah Hawkins gave the Minnesota Gophers just enough to clip Butler 73-72 in the opening round of NIT Tuesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.

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Gophers advance in NIT with one-point win over Butler
Gophers Basketball

Gophers advance in NIT with one-point win over Butler

A late bucket from Dawson Garcia followed by a Parker Fox steal that led to two free throws by Elijah Hawkins gave the Minnesota Gophers just enough to clip Butler 73-72 in the opening round of NIT Tuesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.

Joe Nelson
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