The Gopher men's basketball team won 85-71 at home against Arkansas to improve to 5-0 last night.  The Gophers led by 17 at halftime and held on in the 2nd half.

Amir Coffey led 6 players in double figures for Minnesota with 19 points.  Nate Mason added 13 points and Eric Curry chipped in 12 points off the bench. The Gophers shot 51 percent from the field and made 9-of-15 3-point trys.

Minnesota will host Southern Illinois Friday at 7pm.

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