By: Jace Frederick
The Gophers offense was fast, fluid and efficient in the first half of their season opening 79-57 exhibition win over Cardinal Stritch. Minnesota's defense attacked and forced numerous turnovers that led to easy buckets in head coach Richard Pitino’s unofficial debut.
The second half? Eh, not so much.
After dominating the first half, Minnesota was outscored 38-33 in the second half by the Wolves.