Gopher Basketball Beats Oral Roberts Thursday

The University of Minnesota men's basketball team beat Oral Roberts 77-63 Thursday night at Williams Arena. The Gophers improve to 10-3 on the season with the win.

Jordan Murphy led Minnesota with 17 points and ten rebounds, Amir Coffey scored 15 and Nate Mason added 14 in the decisive win.

The Gophers will play at home against Florida Atlantic Saturday afternoon. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on AM 1240 WJON.