Gophers Cruise to Win over North Dakota in Season Opener
Bobby Durkin scored 16 points as Minnesota shot 54.8% and pulled away with an 18-0 run to start the second half.
- On Monday, the Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated North Dakota 85-50 in their season opener at The Barn, with Bobby Durkin leading the offense with 16 points on four 3-pointers.
- Leading 41-25 at halftime after Grayson Grove's 3-pointer, the Gophers pulled away with an 18-0 scoring outburst early in the second half featuring four dunks by 7-foot-2 center Malick Kordel.
- Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 15 points, while Isaac Asuma contributed 13 points and six assists; Minnesota recorded 13 assists on 15 field goals, reflecting head coach Niko Medved's tactical emphasis.
- Fighting Hawks shooters struggled, finishing at 28.8% and missing 25 of 28 attempts from beyond the arc, though Minnesota native Jayden Moore led the team with 13 points.
- The Gophers host the St. Thomas Tommies at 7 p.m. Friday, while the Fighting Hawks travel to face Winthrop on Saturday to continue their seasons.
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Gophers men’s basketball defeats North Dakota in season opener
The Minnesota men’s basketball team opened its 132nd season with an 85-50 victory over North Dakota, extending its historical dominance in the series. Minnesota improved to 21-2 all-time against the Fighting Hawks, with their last loss against North Dakota coming in 1928. The victory gives Minnesota a 1-0 to start under second-year head coach Niko...
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Bobby Durkin, Minnesota pull away in North Dakota win
Bobby Durkin scored 16 points on 5-for-6 shooting, and Minnesota cruised to an 85-50 win over North Dakota in the season opener for both teams Monday night in Minneapolis.Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 15 points for Minnesota (1-0), which led by double-d...
Gophers cruise to win over North Dakota in season opener
The Gophers men’s basketball team had no problem with North Dakota in a 85-50 win in the season opener at The Barn on Monday. Bobby Durkin led five scorers in double figures with 16 points on four 3-pointers, while Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 15 and Isaac Asuma and Malick Kordel each had 13. The Gophers will host St. Thomas at 7 p.m. Friday. The Tommies are projected to finish second in the Summit League preseason poll this season, while North …
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Bobby Durkin leads balanced attack as Minnesota opens with 85-50 romp over North Dakota
Bobby Durkin scored 16 points to lead a balanced attack and Minnesota cruised to an 85-50 victory over North Dakota in a season opener
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