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Minnesota Upsets No. 21 USC 63-62 on Grocholski’s 25-Point Night

USC's seven fourth-quarter turnovers swung the game toward the Gophers.

USC’s Chad Baker-Mazara dunks during the second half of their game against Minnesota on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Minneapolis. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Minnesota earned its first win over a ranked opponent since 2019 as Grace Grocholski scored 25 points.
  • The Gophers controlled the boards 40-32 with an 18-6 edge on the offensive glass, leading to a 23-2 margin in second-chance points.
  • USC committed seven turnovers in the fourth quarter while Minnesota closed it out despite going 6-for-12 at the line in the period.
  • Kara Dunn finished with 27 points and hit a three at the buzzer, and freshman Jazzy Davidson added 21 points and eight rebounds for USC.
  • The loss is USC’s third straight, dropping the Trojans to 10-7 (2-3 Big Ten) before hosting No. 8 Maryland, while Minnesota moves to 12-4 (3-2) and next faces No. 4 UCLA.