Austin Hollins scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as Hall of Fame head coach Rick Pitino watched from behind the bench. What else could you ask for? Well, photos would help. Here are some of the best photos from Minnesota’s 75-59 win over South Dakota State on Tuesday night at Williams Arena.
Dec 10, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Father of Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Richard Pitino and Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino cheers during the first half against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Williams Arena. Minnesota defeated South Dakota State 75-59. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Father of Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Richard Pitino and Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino cheers during the first half against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Richard Pitino argues a call during the second half against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Williams Arena. Minnesota defeated South Dakota State 75-59. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Andre Hollins (1) dribbles past South Dakota State Jackrabbits guard Brayden Carlson (12) during the second half at Williams Arena. Minnesota defeated South Dakota State 75-59. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Austin Hollins (20) is congratulated by teammates after scoring his 1,000 career point during the second half against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Williams Arena. Minnesota defeated South Dakota State 75-59. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard DeAndre Mathieu (4) and guard Andre Hollins (1) attempt to steal the ball from South Dakota State Jackrabbits forward Jordan Dykstra (42) during the second half at Williams Arena. Minnesota defeated South Dakota State 75-59. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Maurice Walker (15) shoots over South Dakota State Jackrabbits forward Cody Larson (34) and guard Brayden Carlson (12) during the second half at Williams Arena. Minnesota defeated South Dakota State 75-59. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; South Dakota State Jackrabbits forward Jordan Dykstra (42) shoots over Minnesota Golden Gophers center Elliott Eliason (55) during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Oto Osenieks (10) passes around South Dakota State Jackrabbits guard Jake Bittle (4) during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
v Dec 10, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; South Dakota State Jackrabbits guard Brayden Carlson (12) dribbles against Minnesota Golden Gophers guard DeAndre Mathieu (4) during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports