Minnesota Rallies Late to Defeat USC in Gutsy Road Win

The Golden Gophers overcame a 14-point first-half deficit with an 8-0 run in the final minute to secure a 69-66 victory.

Lu'Cye Patterson led Minnesota with a season-high 25 points, including four clutch free throws in the final 13 seconds.
Frank Mitchell recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, contributing critical plays in the closing moments.
Minnesota's defense forced 10 steals and capitalized on turnovers, gaining a 15-2 edge in points off takeaways.
USC started strong with 60% three-point shooting in the first half but failed to score in the final 1:31 of the game.
The victory marked Minnesota's second consecutive road win and sets the stage for their upcoming game against UCLA on Tuesday.