Overview
- Minnesota raced to a 20-1 start and led 53-20 at halftime in Niko Medved’s debut at Williams Arena.
- North Carolina transfer Cade Tyson scored 30 on 8-for-12 shooting, hit four threes and surpassed 1,000 career points.
- Colorado State transfer Jaylen Crocker-Johnson delivered 13 points and 14 rebounds, reuniting on court with Medved.
- Four of five starters were newcomers from the portal as the Gophers piled up 25 assists and 46 points in the paint.
- Coverage cautioned that Gardner-Webb was overmatched and noted tougher nonconference and Big Ten games ahead, with Alcorn State visiting Saturday.