College basketball: No. 24 Minnesota runs past Stephen F. Austin 82-42

By Dave Campbell

Associated Press

Published: Monday, Nov. 16 2009 8:19 p.m. MST

Stephen F. Austin's Orren Tims and Minnesota's Al Nolen, left, scramble for a loose ball in the first half.

Janet Hostetter, Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — High-flying freshman Rodney Williams had three dunks and a pair of 3s, finishing with 14 points to help 24th-ranked Minnesota pull away from Stephen F. Austin in an 82-42 victory on Monday night.

Lawrence Westbrook and Devoe Joseph led the Gophers (2-0) with 15 points apiece and Damian Johnson contributed 11 second-half points, five assists and five steals to lead the romp after a rough start. Minnesota went 11 for 19 from 3-point range.

Eddie Williams scored 12 points for the Lumberjacks (0-1), who had eight shots blocked by the lanky, long-armed Gophers.

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