Ahanmisi pours in 21, lifts Minnesota in NIT opener

(AP) Maverick Ahanmisi scored a career-high 21 points, and Minnesota moved on in the National Invitation Tournament with an 88-81 victory over High Point on Tuesday. Joey King had 14 points and seven rebounds, Mo Walker and Andre Hollins each pitched in 13 points and the Gophers (21-13), the top seed in their quadrant. They will host a second-round game against either Utah or St. Mary's.

MINNESOTA 88, HIGH POINT 81 | AP RECAP | BOX | PLAY-BY-PLAY