Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Indiana State Sycamores
Conwell scores 23, leads Indiana State past Minnesota 76-64 in NIT
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- — Ryan Conwell had 23 points to lead Indiana State to a 76-64 victory over Minnesota in the second round of the NIT on Sunday.
Conwell added five assists for the Sycamores (30-6), who will play Cincinnati (22-14) in a Tuesday quarterfinal. Jayson Kent finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Julian Larry scored 16 on 7-for-9 shooting with three steals.
Pharrel Payne led the Golden Gophers (19-15) with 16 points and eight rebounds. Mike Mitchell Jr. added 13 points and Cam Christie scored 12.
Indiana State took the lead with 15:43 left in the first half and did not give it up. Conwell had 14 points in the first half to help the Sycamores take a 38-28 advantage at the break.
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Game Information
Terre Haute, IN
Referee:John St. Clair
Referee:James Hicks
Referee:Shane Staggs
2025-26 Standings
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 12-1 | - | 22-1 |
| Illinois | 11-3 | 1.5 | 20-5 |
| Nebraska | 10-3 | 2 | 21-3 |
| Purdue | 10-3 | 2 | 20-4 |
| Michigan State | 10-3 | 2 | 20-4 |
| Wisconsin | 9-4 | 3 | 17-7 |
| UCLA | 9-4 | 3 | 17-7 |
| Iowa | 8-5 | 4 | 18-6 |
| Indiana | 8-6 | 4.5 | 17-8 |
| Ohio State | 8-6 | 4.5 | 16-8 |
| USC | 7-7 | 5.5 | 18-7 |
| Washington | 4-9 | 8 | 12-12 |
| Minnesota | 4-9 | 8 | 11-13 |
| Maryland | 3-10 | 9 | 10-14 |
| Northwestern | 2-11 | 10 | 10-14 |
| Rutgers | 2-11 | 10 | 9-15 |
| Penn State | 1-12 | 11 | 10-14 |
| Oregon | 1-12 | 11 | 8-16 |
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 12-3 | - | 22-4 |
| Murray State | 10-5 | 2 | 18-8 |
| Bradley | 10-5 | 2 | 17-9 |
| Illinois State | 8-6 | 3.5 | 16-9 |
| Northern Iowa | 8-6 | 3.5 | 16-9 |
| UIC | 8-6 | 3.5 | 13-12 |
| Valparaiso | 7-7 | 4.5 | 13-12 |
| Drake | 6-9 | 6 | 12-14 |
| Southern Illinois | 5-9 | 6.5 | 11-14 |
| Indiana State | 3-11 | 8.5 | 10-15 |
| Evansville | 2-12 | 9.5 | 6-19 |
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