Brennan Rigsby’s Last-Second Three-Pointer Lifts Gophers Over Nebraska
Minnesota secures a 67-65 victory on the road, bolstered by Rigsby’s career-high performance and Patterson’s clutch playmaking.
- Brennan Rigsby scored a career-high 20 points, including the game-winning three-pointer with 4.1 seconds left, to lead Minnesota past Nebraska 67-65.
- The Gophers built a 19-point lead in the second half but allowed Nebraska to rally before regaining control in the final moments.
- Lu'Cye Patterson contributed 16 points and assisted on Rigsby's decisive shot, showcasing grit despite playing through visible exhaustion.
- Minnesota’s leading scorer, Dawson Garcia, was limited to nine points and left late in the game with an apparent ankle injury after foul trouble hindered his performance.
- The victory marks Minnesota’s first-ever win at Nebraska’s Pinnacle Bank Arena and keeps their postseason Big Ten tournament hopes alive.