INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 10: Maverick Ahanmisi #13 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers drives for a shot attempt against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first round of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 10, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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No Trevor Mbakwe, no problem. So far, at least.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers won again on Tuesday night without their star forward, who is sidelined for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. Minnesota topped Central Michigan 76-56 to extend their winning streak to five games. With the win, Minnesota improves to 11-1 on the season.
A balanced and efficient night on the offensive end carried Minnesota, as the team shot a scalding 57.4 % from the field and made 8-17 three-pointers. Guard Julian Welch led the Golden Gophers with 15 points on a tidy 5-9 shooting night while Joe Coleman and Austin Hollins also added 12 points each.
The Golden Gophers will have a week of rest before they take on the 7-2 North Dakota State Bison on Dec. 22 -- their final game before starting the conference schedule on Dec. 27 against the No. 19 Illinois Fightin' Illini.
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