Christopherson: Challenged at halftime by coaches, the Huskers showed mettle in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS– They’re the type of squad you can challenge with even a few more dashes of salt if needed and no one takes it personally.

Instead they tend to take those challenges and then take another team’s lunch. I guess that would be a Jucy Lucy in this city.

These 20-0 Huskers are something else. At halftime they were in trouble, I guess? Some cluttered offensive possessions and lack of Pryce Sandfort shots. The Gophers hitting more 3-pointers in 20 minutes than they average in a game. A collection of dudes in red with three fouls. There was a deficit and also a serviceable excuse if you wanted to play that card with standout freshman Braden Frager not on the trip…

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