University of Minnesota Athletics
Friday, November 10
6:30 PM
University of Minnesota
2-0,0-0Big Ten
102
vs
76
UTSA
1-1,0-0AAC
1
2
F
UTSA
30
46
76
Minnesota
54
48
102
Team Stats
UTSA
MINN
FG%
.408
.545
3FG%
.409
.483
FT%
.563
.824
RB
32
43
TO
10
11
STL
7
7
Game Leaders
Pts
22
FGM
7
3FGM
1
FTM
7
Pts
20
FGM
7
3FGM
5
FTM
1
Pts
18
FGM
5
3FGM
4
FTM
4
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Players Mentioned
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Photo by: CONNOR CUNNINGHAM
Gophers Have Five in Double-Digit Scoring to Win, 102-76
11/10/2023 9:42:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The University of Minnesota men's basketball team won its second game of the 2023-2024 season with a 102-76 victory over UTSA, tonight at Williams Arena.
Minnesota had five individuals with double digit scoring led by Dawson Garcia with 22 points. Isaiah Ihnen finished with a career high 20 points on 7-of-7 (.100) shooting and also knocked down all five of his three-point attempts. Cam Christie made his collegiate debut, and he scored 18 points on 4-of-6 (.666) shooting from the three-point line. Joshua Ola-Joseph finished with 12 points, while Mike Mitchell Jr. had 11 on 3-of-6 (.500) shooting from three. Elijah Hawkins had a team high of 10 rebounds, and he also finished with 8 points and 8 assists.
The Gophers started the game off strong jumping out to an early 31-16 lead. Leading the scoring run was Christie, who connected on all three of his first career three-point attempts. Minnesota continued its success and went into the half with a 54-30 lead behind 13 points from Christie, 12 from Garcia and 10 from Ihnen. Minnesota's 54 points is the most points scored in a half since March 8, 2020 when the Gophers put up 55 in the second half against Nebraska.
Minnesota started off the half slow, but they quickly picked it up after they went on a 15-3 run to bring the lead to 69-35. The Gophers would go on to maintain a comfortable lead for the rest of the game behind another strong half from the offense. Minnesota finished the game shooting 54.5 percent (30-of-55) and they converted on 14-of-29 three pointers (.482). The Gophers also went 28-of-34 (.823) from the free throw line on the night.
Minnesota returns to Williams Arena next Thursday, Nov 16. against Missouri. Tip time is scheduled for 8 p.m. CST on Big Ten Network.
Notes
-Team Records: Minnesota (2-0), UTSA (1-1)
-Minnesota started Elijah Hawkins, Braeden Carrington, Joshua Ola-Joseph, Isaiah Ihnen and Dawson Garcia. It was the first start for Isaiah Ihnen since Dec. 25, 2020 when the Gophers defeated Iowa, 102-95, in Williams Arena.
-In the first two games of the season, Minnesota has shot over 50 percent in both contests. The Gophers shot 52.5 against Bethune-Cookman and bettered it the second game to 54.5 against UTSA. Minnesota was also 28-34 on free throw attempts.
-The game marks the first-ever Peacock broadcast and first of five this season. Minnesota's additional Peacock games include USC Upstate (Nov. 18), Maine (Dec. 29), at Michigan (Jan. 4) and vs. Michigan State (Feb. 6).
-Tonight's game marked the second time in program history the Gophers and Roadrunners met. Minnesota is now 2-0 against UTSA dating back to 1992. Both games were held in Williams Arena.
-Minnesota's 54 points in the first half was the most points the Gophers have scored in a half since March 8, 2020 when the Gophers produced 55 against Nebraska in a 107-55 win.
-The Gophers' all-time record is 1,585-1,216 overall, and tonight's game was the 2,8001st in the history of Minnesota basketball (not counting vacated games).
-Head coach Ben Johnson is in his third season at Minnesota, where he holds a record of 24-39.
-Minnesota wore its White uniforms for the second-straight game.
-Cam Christie made his collegiate debut after missing the opening game on Monday. In his collegiate debut he hit his first three three-point attempts in the first half. He ended the game with 18 points.
-Jack Wilson scored his first points as a Golden Gopher in the second half.
-Kris Keinys made his collegiate debut in the win. In all, 11 individuals saw the court in the win.
Minnesota had five individuals with double digit scoring led by Dawson Garcia with 22 points. Isaiah Ihnen finished with a career high 20 points on 7-of-7 (.100) shooting and also knocked down all five of his three-point attempts. Cam Christie made his collegiate debut, and he scored 18 points on 4-of-6 (.666) shooting from the three-point line. Joshua Ola-Joseph finished with 12 points, while Mike Mitchell Jr. had 11 on 3-of-6 (.500) shooting from three. Elijah Hawkins had a team high of 10 rebounds, and he also finished with 8 points and 8 assists.
The Gophers started the game off strong jumping out to an early 31-16 lead. Leading the scoring run was Christie, who connected on all three of his first career three-point attempts. Minnesota continued its success and went into the half with a 54-30 lead behind 13 points from Christie, 12 from Garcia and 10 from Ihnen. Minnesota's 54 points is the most points scored in a half since March 8, 2020 when the Gophers put up 55 in the second half against Nebraska.
Minnesota started off the half slow, but they quickly picked it up after they went on a 15-3 run to bring the lead to 69-35. The Gophers would go on to maintain a comfortable lead for the rest of the game behind another strong half from the offense. Minnesota finished the game shooting 54.5 percent (30-of-55) and they converted on 14-of-29 three pointers (.482). The Gophers also went 28-of-34 (.823) from the free throw line on the night.
Minnesota returns to Williams Arena next Thursday, Nov 16. against Missouri. Tip time is scheduled for 8 p.m. CST on Big Ten Network.
Notes
-Team Records: Minnesota (2-0), UTSA (1-1)
-Minnesota started Elijah Hawkins, Braeden Carrington, Joshua Ola-Joseph, Isaiah Ihnen and Dawson Garcia. It was the first start for Isaiah Ihnen since Dec. 25, 2020 when the Gophers defeated Iowa, 102-95, in Williams Arena.
-In the first two games of the season, Minnesota has shot over 50 percent in both contests. The Gophers shot 52.5 against Bethune-Cookman and bettered it the second game to 54.5 against UTSA. Minnesota was also 28-34 on free throw attempts.
-The game marks the first-ever Peacock broadcast and first of five this season. Minnesota's additional Peacock games include USC Upstate (Nov. 18), Maine (Dec. 29), at Michigan (Jan. 4) and vs. Michigan State (Feb. 6).
-Tonight's game marked the second time in program history the Gophers and Roadrunners met. Minnesota is now 2-0 against UTSA dating back to 1992. Both games were held in Williams Arena.
-Minnesota's 54 points in the first half was the most points the Gophers have scored in a half since March 8, 2020 when the Gophers produced 55 against Nebraska in a 107-55 win.
-The Gophers' all-time record is 1,585-1,216 overall, and tonight's game was the 2,8001st in the history of Minnesota basketball (not counting vacated games).
-Head coach Ben Johnson is in his third season at Minnesota, where he holds a record of 24-39.
-Minnesota wore its White uniforms for the second-straight game.
-Cam Christie made his collegiate debut after missing the opening game on Monday. In his collegiate debut he hit his first three three-point attempts in the first half. He ended the game with 18 points.
-Jack Wilson scored his first points as a Golden Gopher in the second half.
-Kris Keinys made his collegiate debut in the win. In all, 11 individuals saw the court in the win.
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