Game Summary
In a decisive victory, the Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Oregon Ducks 61-44 on Tuesday night in Eugene, Oregon, marking an end to their five-game losing streak on the road within the Big Ten Conference. This win was crucial for Minnesota, which improved its season record to 12-14 and 5-10 in conference play.
Key Performers
Isaac Asuma led the team in scoring with 15 points, while Grayson Grove contributed 13 points. Other significant contributions came from Cade Tyson, who added 12 points, and Bobby Durkin with 11 points.
Oregon’s Struggles
In contrast, the Ducks have struggled significantly, suffering their 11th defeat in 12 recent games. Oregon’s performance was lackluster, evidenced by a season-low of just 44 points, shooting only 38 percent (20 of 53) overall and a dismal 10 percent (2 of 20) from beyond the arc. Despite Nate Bittlen‘s 15-point effort and Kwame Evans Jr. adding 13 points, Oregon’s offensive woes were highlighted by their single trip to the free-throw line, resulting in just 2 made free throws for the entire game.
Game Highlights
The matchup started competitive, with Minnesota leading 22-17 at the break. Despite falling behind early in the second half due to a 9-0 run from the Ducks that put them ahead briefly, the Golden Gophers quickly regained control. A response from Grove with a dunk and quick baskets from Asuma and Durkin helped Minnesota pull away. They finished strong, outscoring Oregon 22-6 in the latter stages to secure the win. Notably, Minnesota now leads the all-time series against Oregon with a record of 8-3.
Upcoming Games
As for their upcoming games, Minnesota will return home to face Rutgers on Saturday, while Oregon is set to travel to Los Angeles to compete against USC on the same day.
