Minnesota, Wichita State fight to keep strong starts going

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Before they get to work on carving Thanksgiving turkeys, Minnesota and Wichita State will try to slice each other up Thursday in the first semifinal of the ESPN Events Invitational in Orlando.

Both teams are off to good starts, although the Golden Gophers (5-1) have had to work hard for four of their victories. That includes a 68-65 decision Monday night at home against Central Mic