Minnesota Golden Gophers Seek Redemption Against South Carolina Upstate Spartans
After a crushing defeat, Minnesota hopes to bounce back in Saturday's game against the recently victorious Spartans.
- Minnesota Golden Gophers suffered a demoralizing defeat at home against Missouri, losing 70-68 after leading by as many as 20 points in the second half.
- South Carolina Upstate Spartans are coming off an 83-81 win on the road against East Carolina, marking their second consecutive victory.
- Minnesota's Dawson Garcia is averaging 20.3 points and 9.7 rebounds through his first three games of the season.
- Minnesota's freshman Cam Christie, who scored 18 points in his collegiate debut, struggled in the game against Missouri, missing all four of his field-goal attempts.
- Minnesota is set to host South Carolina Upstate on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.