Garcia, Edmonds lead the way for Minnesota in 68-64 win over Omaha
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Dawson Garcia scored 24 points and reserve Trey Edmonds scored 12 points and Minnesota fought Omaha's spirited effort and beat the Mavericks 68-64 on Saturday.
Isaac Asuma made a 3-pointer with 5:51 remaining, Trey Edmonds made two free throws and Brennan Rigsby dunked it and Minnesota's 7-0 burst gave the Golden Gophers (2-0) a 61-57 and they led the rest of the way.
Garcia made 1 of 2 free throws with 45 seconds left, and out of an Omaha (2-1) timeout, JJ White missed a jump shot. Forced to foul, Lu’Cye Patterson made two free throws to give Minnesota a 68-64 lead with 19 seconds left.
Omaha (2-1) missed four 3-point attempts off three offensive rebounds on the same possession in the last 18 seconds.
Kamryn Thomas scored 14 points, Marquel Sutton 13, Isaac Ondekane and White — a reserve — 10 for Omaha who led 33-30 at intermission.
Minnesota shot 25 of 55 but just 3 of 17 from 3-point range and 15 of 26 from the foul line.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Verne Harris
- Earl Walton
- Brian Dorsey
2024-25 Summit League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
Omaha | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
Denver | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Maryland | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
Purdue | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
Wisconsin | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Indiana | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Iowa | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Michigan State | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Nebraska | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Ohio State | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Oregon | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Penn State | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
Rutgers | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
USC | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
UCLA | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Northwestern | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Washington | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |