The Minnesota Golden Gophers faced a tough 54-51 loss to North Texas, hindered by an abysmal first half where they scored only 14 points and shot 14.3% from the field. Center Dawson Garcia, despite playing with a groin injury, led the team with 24 points but lacked support from teammates, with Lu'Cye Patterson being the second-highest scorer at just nine points. The Gophers failed to maintain momentum after a brief resurgence in the second half, ultimately missing key shots in the final moments of the game. Minnesota's record now stands at 2-1, with the defeat marking their first home nonconference loss to a non-major conference team since 2015. Looking ahead, the Gophers aim to regroup before their next game against Yale, who also seeks a bounce-back after recent losses. Addressing their offensive inconsistencies will be crucial for Minnesota's success moving forward.