Dawson Garcia's Buzzer-Beater Lifts Minnesota Over No. 20 Michigan in OT Thriller
Minnesota secures its first Big Ten win of the season as Garcia's near half-court shot ends Michigan's five-game winning streak.
- Dawson Garcia hit a game-winning 3-pointer from near half-court as time expired in overtime, giving Minnesota an 84-81 victory over No. 20 Michigan.
- Garcia led the Golden Gophers with 27 points and 12 rebounds, including two clutch free throws to force overtime in regulation.
- Lu'Cye Patterson and Mike Mitchell Jr. contributed 22 and 20 points respectively, helping Minnesota snap a four-game losing streak and earn its first Big Ten win this season.
- Michigan's Danny Wolf scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, but his late game-tying layup in overtime was overshadowed by Garcia's decisive shot.
- The victory marked Minnesota coach Ben Johnson's first win over a ranked opponent and ended Michigan's undefeated run in Big Ten play.