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Minnesota Faces San Francisco
Minnesota faces a significant challenge stepping up from an easy schedule to a top-85 ranked San Francisco team known for strong three-point shooting, starting Saturday.
- At 5:30 p.m. EST Saturday, San Francisco Dons face Minnesota Golden Gophers at Sanford Pentagon, a nonconference game that opens a tougher stretch for both 4-1 teams.
- KenPom.com ratings show Minnesota's early schedule was unusually soft, with four of its first five opponents outside the top 300, and now the Minnesota Golden Gophers face San Francisco Dons, rated 85th, plus next five opponents all inside the top 85.
- Statistically, the Dons hold edges in field-goal and perimeter shooting with San Francisco Dons shooting 48.2% overall and 39.7% from long range, while Minnesota Golden Gophers sit at 27.3% and average 6.0 made 3-pointers.
- A single outcome on Saturday could change Minnesota's season because a loss could 'start an avalanche' or mark an early run, observers say the result will reveal if recent wins show real progress.
- San Francisco's recent consistency as a mid-major under Chris Gerlufsen is notable because the Dons have become one of the most consistent programs over five seasons and rank fourth in the WCC with 36.8 rebounds per game led by David Fuchs at 6.6.
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