Gophers Fall to Ohio State in Double Overtime

The Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team suffered a heartbreaking 89-88 double overtime loss to Ohio State, leaving them winless in Big Ten play at 0-4 and with an overall record of 8-7. Parker Fox led the Gophers with a career-high 21 points, while Isaac Asuma added 18 points, but the team struggled with free-throw shooting, converting just 12 of 27 attempts. Critical mistakes cost the Gophers, including missed free throws by Mike Mitchell Jr. and a late intentional foul by Kadyn Betts that allowed Ohio State to tie the game. Ohio State, capitalizing on these errors, scored the first eight points in the second overtime, sealing the win. The Gophers will next face Wisconsin and Maryland on the road. This defeat marks the Gophers' worst start in Big Ten play since the 2022-23 season.