Minnesota Beats St. Thomas 76-62 Behind Asuma's 20 Points for a 2-0 Start
The University of Minnesota men's basketball team defeated the University of St. Thomas 76-62 at home in Minneapolis on the evening of Nov. 6, holding off a second-half push to start the new season 2-0. Sophomore guard Isaac Asuma scored 20 points on 6-of-10 shooting to lead the Gophers, and forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Minnesota built its lead in the first half, but St. Thomas rallied after the break and at one point closed the gap, staging two 9-0 runs; St. Thomas's Lorenz scored 13 points. In the key stretch Asuma scored repeatedly to steady the game, and the Gophers pulled away again to close out a 14-point win. Crocker-Johnson's 10 rebounds were a game high, and his interior play protected the lead as Minnesota controlled the game throughout. St. Thomas is located in St. Paul, making this an in-state matchup between Twin Cities schools. Minnesota's 2-0 start shows the team in good early form.
(Source: Field Level Media)
Source: Field Level Media
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