{
  "id": 19268581,
  "title": "Bobby Durkin’s clutch shot leads Gophers to 63-61 win in Cincinnati",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/bobby-durkins-clutch-shot-leads-gophers-to-63-61-win-in-cincinnati",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T02:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bobby-durkin-clutch-shot-leads-021700396.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota's Bobby Durkin sank a crucial three-pointer with just seconds remaining, securing a 63-61 victory for the Gophers against Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena. The game marked the toughest nonconference stretch for Minnesota in seven years, as the Fighting Gophers entered the matchup ranked 43rd in the nation according to KenPom, while the Bearcats were projected to finish 8th in the Big 12. Cincinnati's Kyan Evans delivered a career-high 26 points and 10 rebounds, but his seven turnovers ultimately hindered the team's efforts. Minnesota's Kyan Evans led the way with 16 points in the first half, though his seven turnovers proved costly as the teams battled back and forth. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Cincinnati's leading scorer, managed 25 points for the Bearcats as Minnesota took a 30-30 lead into halftime after a 7-0 run. The Gophers' five high-major nonconference games this season marked the most since the team played six in 2019-20.",
  "summary": "Gophers wing Bobby Durkin missed his first five 3-pointers on Monday night. His sixth splashed through the net with less than a second left and it beat Cincinnati 63-61 at Fifth Third Arena. The Gophers’ toughest nonconference schedule in seven years got off to a great start as Minnesota (3-0) closed the game with a 9-0 run to beat the Big 12 team on the road. Down 61-60 with 6.8 seconds left, ...",
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}