Johnson, Jackson-Davis lead Indiana past Minnesota 84-79

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Published February 27, 2022 6:33 PM

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Xavier Johnson scored 24 points, Trayce Jackson-Davis added 14 points and Indiana held off a late Minnesota rally, defeating the Golden Gophers 84-79. The Golden Gophers fought back after a poor start to the second half. A 16-2 run in which they made all six of their shots brought them within 74-67 near the 3-minute mark. Indiana did not score a field goal in the final 3:30 but converted 10 free throws in 13 attempts. The Hoosiers finished 14 of 20 from the line. Payton Willis scored 28 points and made 7 of 14 3-pointers for Minnesota.

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