(Indianapolis, MN) — Despite a frantic finish the Gophers couldn’t close the gap against Ohio State and ultimately, bow out of the Big Ten Tourney with a 79-75 loss to the Buckeyes. The Gophers outscored O-S-U 48-40 in the second half and cut the lead to just one with 8.9 left on the clock but in the end Ohio State pulled away and eliminated the Gophers. Marcus Carr had 24 points for Minnesota who finish the season 14-15.
Mike Grimm and Spencer Tollackson with Richard Pitino after Thursday’s loss to Ohio State: