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Minnesota Stifles Oregon 61-44 to Snap Big Ten Road Skid

A 39-point second half, sparked by ball-screen adjustments, turned a tight game into Minnesota's first conference road win since Jan. 3.

Overview

  • Isaac Asuma scored 15 points, with Grayson Grove adding 13 and eight rebounds as four Gophers reached double figures.
  • Oregon's offense sagged to a season-low 44 points, shooting 38% overall and 2-for-20 from three with just two free throws.
  • After the Ducks' 9-0 burst briefly made it 30-29, Minnesota answered with a 7-0 run and closed on a 22-6 surge to put it away.
  • Minnesota played a six-man rotation with starter Jaylen Crocker-Johnson sidelined by a foot injury.
  • The Gophers controlled the glass 38-28 and outshot the Ducks 31% to 10% from three to secure separation, leaving Oregon with 11 losses in 12 games.