Minnesota Golden Gophers Dominate Gardner-Webb in Medved’s Debut
The Minnesota Golden Gophers secured an 87-60 victory over the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs today, marking a successful debut for new head coach Niko Medved.
Transfer Cade Tyson led all scorers with 30 points, surpassing 1,000 career points in the process, while Jaylen Crocker-Johnson recorded a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds. Tyson shot 8 of 12 from the field and 10 of 12 from the free-throw line. Langston Reynolds contributed 14 points off the bench, helping Minnesota shoot 54.5% overall. This decisive win offers a promising start to Medved’s tenure as he aims to revitalize the Gophers’ basketball program.
Minnesota established a commanding lead early, racing to a 53-20 advantage at halftime fueled by Tyson and Crocker-Johnson’s strong performances. Gardner-Webb was led by Julius Clark, Spence Sims, and Jacob Hudson, who each scored in double figures with 13, 12, and 12 points respectively, but their efforts weren’t enough to overcome the Gophers’ dominance. You can find more information about college basketball coverage on the AP News site.
The Gophers’ impressive shooting performance – 62.5% in the first half – contrasted sharply with Gardner-Webb’s 23% shooting. Medved stated after the game that the team’s focus will remain on consistent execution as they prepare for their next contest. For a look at the AP Top 25 poll, click here.
Minnesota will continue its season next week, looking to build on this strong opening win.
