Coffey scores 29 as Gophers top Rutgers 88-70
Minnesota center Daniel Oturu celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota center Daniel Oturu celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Jan. 12, 2019 03:03 PM EST
Minnesota center Matz Stockman (35) battles for a rebound with Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota center Matz Stockman (35) battles for a rebound with Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Jan. 12, 2019 01:38 PM EST
Minnesota guard Dupree McBrayer (1) drives past Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota guard Dupree McBrayer (1) drives past Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Jan. 12, 2019 01:38 PM EST
Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) has his shot blocked by Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) has his shot blocked by Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Jan. 12, 2019 03:11 PM EST
Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) puts down a rebound against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) puts down a rebound against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Jan. 12, 2019 03:26 PM EST
Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) is congratulated by teammate Luke Nathan as he leaves late in the second half against Minnesota during a NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) is congratulated by teammate Luke Nathan as he leaves late in the second half against Minnesota during a NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Jan. 12, 2019 03:03 PM EST
Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) drives on Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) drives on Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Jan. 12, 2019 03:00 PM EST
Rutgers guard Montez Mathis (23) drives on Minnesota guard Amir Coffey (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Rutgers guard Montez Mathis (23) drives on Minnesota guard Amir Coffey (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Jan. 12, 2019 03:00 PM EST
Rutgers guard Peter Kiss (32) shoots between Minnesota guard Amir Coffey (5) and Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Rutgers guard Peter Kiss (32) shoots between Minnesota guard Amir Coffey (5) and Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Jan. 12, 2019 03:09 PM EST
Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) shoots over Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) shoots over Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Jan. 12, 2019 03:11 PM EST
Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) shoots against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Rutgers guard Geo Baker (0) shoots against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Jan. 12, 2019 03:10 PM EST
Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell shouts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell shouts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Jan. 12, 2019 03:25 PM EST
Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino gestures against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino gestures against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Jan. 12, 2019 03:26 PM EST
Minnesota guard Amir Coffey (5) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota guard Amir Coffey (5) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Jan. 12, 2019 03:04 PM EST