Minnesota defeated Central Michigan and Cal Baptist last week. The Gophers now stand at 4-1 in non-conference play heading into their game tonight against UNLV.
Dawson Garcia continues to lead the way for the Gophers. Against Central Michigan, Garcia scored 17 points, 11 of which came in the second half. Minnesota shot the ball particularly well from deep against the Chippewas and finished the night 7-18 from behind the arc. While the game was never in doubt, the Gophers pulled away in the second half behind a 16-6 run led by Braeden Carrington and Garcia. Carrington had his best game of his early career, and slowly looks to be stepping into the starting two guard spot.