Garcia, Edmonds lead the way for Minnesota in 68-64 win over Omaha
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Dawson Garcia scored 24 points and reserve Trey Edmonds scored 12 points and Minnesota fought Omaha's spirited effort and beat the Mavericks 68-64 on Saturday.
Isaac Asuma made a 3-pointer with 5:51 remaining, Trey Edmonds made two free throws and Brennan Rigsby dunked it and Minnesota's 7-0 burst gave the Golden Gophers (2-0) a 61-57 and they led the rest of the way.
Garcia made 1 of 2 free throws with 45 seconds left, and out of an Omaha (2-1) timeout, JJ White missed a jump shot. Forced to foul, Lu’Cye Patterson made two free throws to give Minnesota a 68-64 lead with 19 seconds left.
Omaha (2-1) missed four 3-point attempts off three offensive rebounds on the same possession in the last 18 seconds.
Kamryn Thomas scored 14 points, Marquel Sutton 13, Isaac Ondekane and White — a reserve — 10 for Omaha who led 33-30 at intermission.
Minnesota shot 25 of 55 but just 3 of 17 from 3-point range and 15 of 26 from the foul line.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Verne Harris
- Earl Walton
- Brian Dorsey
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 8-1 | - | 18-6 |
| Omaha | 8-1 | - | 14-10 |
| South Dakota State | 6-3 | 2 | 15-9 |
| North Dakota State | 5-4 | 3 | 16-8 |
| South Dakota | 4-4 | 3.5 | 13-10 |
| North Dakota | 3-6 | 5 | 9-15 |
| Kansas City | 2-7 | 6 | 10-14 |
| Denver | 2-7 | 6 | 8-16 |
| Oral Roberts | 2-7 | 6 | 6-16 |
2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue | 10-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Michigan State | 9-2 | 0.5 | 18-4 |
| Michigan | 8-2 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Wisconsin | 8-4 | 2 | 18-5 |
| UCLA | 8-4 | 2 | 17-6 |
| Maryland | 7-4 | 2.5 | 17-5 |
| Illinois | 7-5 | 3 | 15-7 |
| Oregon | 5-6 | 4.5 | 16-6 |
| Ohio State | 5-6 | 4.5 | 13-9 |
| USC | 5-6 | 4.5 | 13-9 |
| Indiana | 5-7 | 5 | 14-9 |
| Nebraska | 4-7 | 5.5 | 14-8 |
| Iowa | 4-7 | 5.5 | 13-9 |
| Rutgers | 4-7 | 5.5 | 11-11 |
| Northwestern | 4-8 | 6 | 13-10 |
| Minnesota | 4-8 | 6 | 12-11 |
| Penn State | 3-9 | 7 | 13-10 |
| Washington | 2-8 | 7 | 11-10 |
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