Dawson Garcia led Minnesota with 30 points in their 80-57 victory over Oral Roberts in the season opener. The Golden Gophers established a commanding lead early, shooting 57.7% from the field and 61.1% from beyond the arc. Despite a brief rally from Oral Roberts, which cut the deficit to nine points, Minnesota responded with a decisive scoring run to extend their lead. Parker Fox and Lu’cye Patterson also contributed significantly, scoring 13 and 10 points respectively. Oral Roberts struggled offensively, with Isaac McBride leading their team with 15 points but not enough to overcome Minnesota’s dominance. This win marks a strong start for the Gophers as they aim for a successful season under head coach Ben Johnson.