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Minnesota Stuns UCLA with Late Comeback, Denying Mick Cronin's 500th Win

The Golden Gophers rallied from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Bruins 64-61, fueled by Dawson Garcia's dominant second half.

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UCLA head coach Mick Cronin, shown in an image from earlier this season, was denied his 500th career victory on Tuesday night when the Bruins missed 10 of their 19 free throw attempts and squandered a 17-point lead in a 64-61 loss to Minnesota. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
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Overview

  • Minnesota overcame a 17-point deficit to secure a 64-61 victory over UCLA, marking their second consecutive comeback win in Los Angeles.
  • Dawson Garcia led the Golden Gophers with a season-high 32 points, scoring 27 of them in the second half to dismantle UCLA's defense.
  • UCLA's struggles at the free-throw line proved costly, as the team missed 10 second-half attempts, including their final six, and shot just 9-for-19 overall.
  • Lu'Cye Patterson's late-game heroics, including a go-ahead layup with 4.9 seconds left, sealed the upset for Minnesota.
  • The loss kept UCLA coach Mick Cronin stuck on 499 career wins and led to criticism of his players, fans, and defensive execution.