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Walker hits late free throws; Minnesota beats Iowa 64-59

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February 13th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Maurice Walker sank two free throws with 11 seconds left to help Minnesota beat Iowa 64-59 on Thursday night. Walker finished with seven points on 1-of-5 shooting, but went 5 of 6 from the line. Andre Hollins led Minnesota (16-9, 5-7 Big Ten) with 20 points, making 7 of 14 from the field.

Iowa (15-9, 6-5) came within two points with 20 seconds left after Jarrod Uthoff sank two free throws. But Minnesota’s Nate Mason made 1 of 2 from the line with 19 seconds left and Walker sealed it. Uthoff finished with 17 points and seven boards for Iowa. Minnesota, winners of three straight, snapped the Hawkeyes’ two-game winning streak. The Gophers shot just 40 percent from the field, making just 23 of 57 shots, including a 6 of 19 from behind the arc.