Dawson Garcia Leads Gophers to Third Straight Win with 31-Point Performance

Minnesota upsets No. 15 Oregon 77-69, fueled by Garcia's dominance on both ends of the court.

Dawson Garcia scored a season-high 31 points, marking his fifth consecutive game with 20 or more points, a feat last achieved by a Gopher in 2019.
The Gophers secured their third straight Big Ten win, their longest conference streak in four seasons under coach Ben Johnson.
Garcia's defensive efforts, including three blocks, helped hold Oregon’s leading scorer Nate Bittle scoreless throughout the game.
Minnesota built an early 26-8 lead and weathered a second-half comeback attempt by Oregon, maintaining control in the game's final moments.
Parker Fox contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds, while the Gophers' strong team play included 22 assists and a 52% shooting performance.