The Gophers wrestling team put on a show at the Maturi Pavilion as they downed the Purdue Boilermakers on Sunday.

A 26-4 second-half Purdue run sunk Minnesota on Sunday.

The Gophers moved to No. 2 in the Big Ten after splitting the series with the Wolverines.

The Gophers struggled in many facets in the second period, which allowed the Wolverines to take advantage.

The Gophers were outshot 22-5 in the second period, and they gave up two unanswered goals in that frame.

Sophomore Destiny Pitts scored 19 points, including 7 in the final minutes.

Runs of 13-1 and 12-0 in the second half were the difference as Minnesota won 86-75.

Minnesota rode a strong second half to victory.

Blake McLaughlin has seven points in the last six games. He didn't net his first goal until his 17th game of the season.

The junior right winger has scored 11 goals this season.