US EditionCade Tyson, Langston Reynolds Help Minnesota Rout Rutgers
Minnesota shot 60% overall and made 15 of 26 three-pointers to dominate Rutgers, overcoming roster challenges and securing their second straight win.
- On Feb. 21, 2026, Minnesota defeated Rutgers 80-61 with Cade Tyson scoring 27 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and making seven 3-pointers.
- Without Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Minnesota overcame earlier losses of Robert Vaihola and Chansey Willis plus unavailable backups B.J. Omot and Chance Stephens, winning using a six-player lineup.
- Offensively, Minnesota shot 60% overall and made 15 of 26 3-pointers during a 17-7 run with four makes, including two from Tyson.
- Rutgers lost momentum after its two-game winning streak ended with an 80-61 loss, held to 36% shooting while Lino Mark scored 16, and coach Steve Pikiell said `This wasn't one to write home about`.
- Looking at the schedule, Rutgers visits Washington on Tuesday and has March 1 and March 8 games to improve Big Ten Tournament positioning.
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Gophers’ hot shooting leads to blowout of Rutgers
The Gophers men’s basketball team shrugged off another bad-luck injury to add the latest chapter to its feel-good story on Saturday. Gophers forward Grayson Grove dunks the ball during Minnesota's win over Rutgers at Williams Arena on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (Ceci De Young / Gophers Athletics) A day after starting forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson was ruled out indefinitely with a foot injury — Minnesota’s third starter to go down this season — th…
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