Minnesota Stuns UCLA With 17-Point Comeback in Big Ten Thriller

Dawson Garcia's dominant second half and Lu'Cye Patterson's late heroics secure a 64-61 victory for the Gophers in Los Angeles.

Minnesota overcame a 17-point first-half deficit to defeat UCLA 64-61 in their first-ever Big Ten matchup at Pauley Pavilion.
Dawson Garcia scored a season-high 32 points, including 27 in the second half, to lead the Gophers' comeback effort.
Lu'Cye Patterson delivered the game-winning layup with eight seconds remaining, marking his second consecutive late-game heroics after a similar performance against USC on Saturday.
UCLA struggled at the free-throw line, making only 9 of 19 attempts, which contributed to their second loss in 10 games.
The victory improves Minnesota's record to 14-12 overall and 6-9 in Big Ten play, providing a confidence boost as they return home for upcoming games against Penn State and Northwestern.