Isaac Asuma scores 20 and Minnesota beats St. Thomas 76-62 in first meeting since 1934

Minnesota's Isaac Asuma led the Golden Gophers' 76-62 victory over St. Thomas, shooting 20 points and making four of their 11 three-pointers. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Minnesota's defense held strong late in the game. Asuma's three-pointers helped Minnesota build a 33-16 lead in the first half, and they extended their lead to 45-24 with Crocker-Johnson's mid-second half three-pointer.

St. Thomas fought back, getting within seven points twice in the second half, but Minnesota answered with a 9-0 run and then scored five straight points after the Tommies' second attempt. Kyan Evans made the last three-pointer of the night, putting Minnesota ahead 72-60 with three minutes remaining. The Golden Gophers, currently 2-0, improved to 99-6 against Summit League opponents.

Jeremy Lorenz added 13 points, and Hayden Tibbits contributed 12 points for St. Thomas, who finished the game 1-1. It was the first matchup between the Golden Gophers and the Tommies since 1934, marking a significant milestone in their competition history.