The Minnesota Golden Gophers faced off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Williams Arena, ending with a 76-57 scoreline. The Gophers now stand at 0-1, while the Cornhuskers improve to 1-0.

Jan 24, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (5) works around Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Jared Garcia (15) during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

First Half

The first half saw the Minnesota Golden Gophers take an early lead with a strong performance from Bobby Durkin, who scored 16 points and grabbed 2 rebounds. Cade Tyson also contributed significantly with his efficient shooting, scoring 12 points on a field goal percentage of 56 percent. The Gophers managed to secure a lead of up to eight points during this period. However, the Nebraska Cornhuskers stayed within striking distance thanks to their solid team play and ended the half trailing by just six points.

Second Half

In the second half, the game dynamics shifted dramatically in favor of Nebraska. The Cornhuskers' offense exploded for 46 points compared to Minnesota's 21. Their defense tightened up as well, limiting Minny's opportunities and forcing turnovers that led to easy baskets on fast breaks. Despite efforts from Langston Reynolds and Kai Shinholster who combined for several assists and rebounds, it wasn't enough to counteract Nebraska's surge.

Jan 24, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Isaac Asuma (1) works around Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Game-Changing Plays

A pivotal moment came when Nebraska went on a run scoring fourteen unanswered points midway through the second half—this was one of those game-changing plays Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers fans will remember as it marked a turning point in momentum that sealed Minny’s fate.

Conclusion

In this Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers recap, it's clear that while individual performances shone through for Minny in moments—such as Durkin’s impressive shooting—the collective effort fell short against Big Red's cohesive strategy and execution down the stretch.

Jan 24, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Isaac Asuma (1) works around Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Jamarques Lawrence (10) during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Looking ahead, fans can catch their next action-packed encounter when they face Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center on January 28th at 9:00 PM EDT broadcasted live on BTN TV network. Share your thoughts about this match-up!

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