University of Minnesota Athletics
Saturday, January 7
Williams Arena
11:00 AM
University of Minnesota
6-8,0-4Big Ten
79
vs
81
Nebraska
9-7,2-3Big Ten
1
2
OT 1
F
Nebraska
33
34
14
81
Minnesota
39
28
12
79
Team Stats
Nebr
MINN
FG%
.508
.484
3FG%
.333
.370
FT%
.762
.700
RB
38
28
TO
11
7
STL
4
5
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
8
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
19
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
5
Pts
12
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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Photo by: Brace Hemmelgarn
Gophers Fall in Overtime to Nebraska
1/7/2023 2:16:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Jamison Battle led Minnesota with 20 points and Dawson Garcia recorded his first double-double of the season with 19 points and 15 rebounds, but the Gophers came up just short in overtime, as Nebraska escaped with an 81-79 win at Williams Arena Saturday afternoon.
Four Minnesota players reached double figures in the game, which went to overtime thanks to a game-tying three-pointer from Taurus Samuels with 4.8 seconds remaining in regulation. Ta'Lon Cooper and Joshua Ola-Joseph each finished with 12 points for the Gophers, while Samuels had eight points. Derrick Walker led Nebraska with a game-high 22 points, while Juwan Gary had 18, and Sam Griesel had 17.
Minnesota trailed 28-31 in the first half and rattled off three-straight threes followed by a jumper from Battle to go up 39-33 at the half. It marked the most points by the Gophers in the first half this season. The Huskers, however, took a 48-47 lead at 14:35 in the second half. Minnesota trailed until Ola-Joseph scored at 7:39 for a 59-58 lead. Trailing 64-67, Samuels drained a three to tie the game and send it to overtime. The Huskers, however took the lead for good at 3:12 in overtime at 71-69 and maintained the lead for the win.
The game marked the second overtime game of the season for Minnesota, who is now 1-1 with the extra five minutes. Minnesota defeated California Baptist earlier this year in the extra stanza.
The Gophers welcomed back 40 alums as a part of their annual Alumni Weekend. Alums had the opportunity to join in Friday's practice as well as an on-court recognition during halftime of the game. The Gophers also wore their alternate retro uniforms in conjunction with Alumni Day.
Four Minnesota players reached double figures in the game, which went to overtime thanks to a game-tying three-pointer from Taurus Samuels with 4.8 seconds remaining in regulation. Ta'Lon Cooper and Joshua Ola-Joseph each finished with 12 points for the Gophers, while Samuels had eight points. Derrick Walker led Nebraska with a game-high 22 points, while Juwan Gary had 18, and Sam Griesel had 17.
Minnesota trailed 28-31 in the first half and rattled off three-straight threes followed by a jumper from Battle to go up 39-33 at the half. It marked the most points by the Gophers in the first half this season. The Huskers, however, took a 48-47 lead at 14:35 in the second half. Minnesota trailed until Ola-Joseph scored at 7:39 for a 59-58 lead. Trailing 64-67, Samuels drained a three to tie the game and send it to overtime. The Huskers, however took the lead for good at 3:12 in overtime at 71-69 and maintained the lead for the win.
The game marked the second overtime game of the season for Minnesota, who is now 1-1 with the extra five minutes. Minnesota defeated California Baptist earlier this year in the extra stanza.
The Gophers welcomed back 40 alums as a part of their annual Alumni Weekend. Alums had the opportunity to join in Friday's practice as well as an on-court recognition during halftime of the game. The Gophers also wore their alternate retro uniforms in conjunction with Alumni Day.
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