Gophers open the season with 85-50 win over North Dakota

THE FACTS: Minnesota opened the season with a dominant 85-50 win over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. The Gophers trailed early 1-3, but quickly went on a 14-2 run and never looked back. Bobby Durkin led the way for Minnesota with 16 points and shot 4/5 from three. WHY IT MATTERED: With a mix of returning and new players, this game was important to see how they would come together. Offensively, they picked up where they left off last season with great ball movement and a high assist percentage.