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Published November 10, 2012, 12:45 PM

Gopher men's hoops routs American U in season opener

Minnesota Sports
-- The University of Minnesota men's basketball team routed American University 72-44 in the Golden Gophers season opener Friday at Williams Arena.

MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota men's basketball team routed American University 72-36 in the Golden Gophers season opener Friday at Williams Arena.

In front of a crowd of over 10,000 the Golden Gophers led at halftime 44-14. Leading the U in scoring was Austin Hollins with 20 points while Rodney Williams had 16 points. Elliott Eliason had a team-high nine rebounds.

No one for the Eagles for more than nine points.

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