The Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team narrowly secured a 68-64 victory against the Omaha Mavericks, improving their season record to 2-0. Star player Dawson Garcia led all scorers with 24 points and seven rebounds, despite facing foul trouble, while Trey Edmonds contributed 12 points off the bench. The Gophers struggled with their shooting, particularly from three-point range, making just 17.6% of their attempts. Freshman Isaac Asuma hit a crucial three-pointer to tie the game late, and Lu’Cye Patterson sealed the win with two free throws in the final seconds after a defensive stop. The game was marked by the unfortunate ankle injury to starting guard Mike Mitchell Jr., raising concerns about the team's depth moving forward. Minnesota will face a tougher challenge against North Texas in their next game.