Winning on the road is tough but it is nearly impossible without good defense. Minnesota shot a sizzling 61 percent for the game, including 11 of 19 from three point as the Gophers beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 95-89 as the Hawks continue to tumble down the Big Ten standings. The Gophers took control by outscoring the Hawks 30-15 to close the opening half.

Iowa junior forward Aaron White finished with 21 points. White said the Hawkeyes had too many defensive breakdowns. Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said the Hawks don’t have time to hang their heads as they return to action Thursday at Indiana.

Roy Devyn Marble led the Hawks with 24 points. Iowa is 8-6 in the Big Ten and 19-8 overall.