Gophers rally late but fall in two overtimes to Creighton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
College SportsIn their final exhibition game on October 23, the Gophers men's basketball team endured a dramatic battle against Creighton, ultimately losing 89-86 after two overtime periods. Creighton held an 18-point advantage early in the second half, but Minnesota rallied back, keeping the Bluejays scoreless in the final seven minutes of regulation to force overtime. Gophers guard Isaac Asuma led all scorers with 32 points but missed a last-second shot that could have won the game. The Gophers finished their exhibition schedule 1-1 and will begin their regular season on November 2 against North Dakota.
- •Gophers lose 89-86 to Creighton in double overtime
- •Game played at CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska
- •Isaac Asuma scored 32 points for Minnesota
- •Minnesota finished with 20 turnovers compared to Creighton's 8
- •Gophers first regular season game is on November 2
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Men’s basketball: Gophers plucky in two-overtime loss at Creighton
"In its final exhibition game Friday, the Gophers men’s basketball continued the pluckiness it showed last season. Creighton took a 18-point lead at 49-31 early in the second half, but Minnesota fought back to force overtime by keeping the Bluejays without a bucket over the final seven minutes of regulation. Then Creighton guard Wes Enis’ 3-pointer with 14 seconds left forced a second OT and ...
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