NCAAB · Final

Minnesota Dominates Gardner-Webb in Season Opener

Monday, November 3, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Williams Arena

Minnesota Golden Gophers 87, Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 87-60 at Williams Arena on November 3, 2025.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers showcased a commanding performance in their season opener against the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs, winning decisively with a final score of 87-60. This game took place at Williams Arena, where Minnesota started their campaign with a strong showing, improving their record to 1-0, while Gardner-Webb fell to 0-1.

Minnesota entered the game with a mixed record of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they had been struggling recently, with a three-game losing streak leading into this matchup. The Gophers averaged 66.4 points per game while allowing 71.3 in that stretch. Their home performance had been particularly poor, with a home record of 0-5 in their last five home games, but they managed to flip the script against Gardner-Webb.

On the other hand, Gardner-Webb came into the game with a record of 2-8 over their last ten games and a recent loss that extended their current streak to one game. They averaged 73.5 points scored but also allowed a significant 79.9 points per game, indicating defensive struggles. Their away record was 1-5, showcasing difficulties in competing on the road.

The Gophers took control of the game early, establishing a lead that they maintained throughout. Key scoring plays in the second half included a three-point jumper by Spence Sims and a dunk by Langston Reynolds, both of which contributed to Minnesota's growing advantage. Jacob Hudson was also instrumental, contributing with free throws and layups, helping to seal the victory.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but the overall performance of Minnesota suggests they were able to field their best lineup. The game conditions at Williams Arena were favorable for the home team, allowing them to capitalize on their home-court advantage.

Betting lines from the market indicated a strong belief in Minnesota's ability to win, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their dominance in this matchup.

Overall, the game was a significant confidence booster for Minnesota as they look to build momentum in the early part of their season, while Gardner-Webb will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.

Leaders

PointsCade Tyson30Minnesota Golden Gophers
AssistsIsaac Asuma7Minnesota Golden Gophers
ReboundsJaylen Crocker-Johnson14Minnesota Golden Gophers
PointsJulius Clark13Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
AssistsJacob Hudson2Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
ReboundsJacob Hudson8Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

Recent form

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L366.4 scored · 71.3 allowed per game0-5 at home

L64-72vs Northwestern WildcatsMar 12
L67-75at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsMar 9
L67-74vs Wisconsin BadgersMar 6
W67-65at Nebraska CornhuskersMar 1
L63-75vs Northwestern WildcatsFeb 26
L60-69vs Penn State Nittany LionsFeb 22
W64-61at UCLA BruinsFeb 19
W69-66at USC TrojansFeb 15
L74-95vs Illinois Fighting IlliniFeb 8
W69-61at Penn State Nittany LionsFeb 5

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

Last 10: 2-8Streak L173.5 scored · 79.9 allowed per game1-5 away

L64-85at High Point PanthersMar 7
W83-63vs South Carolina Upstate SpartansMar 6
L57-68at Presbyterian Blue HoseMar 1
L56-63vs Radford HighlandersFeb 27
L67-90vs High Point PanthersFeb 22
L77-90at Longwood LancersFeb 20
W96-87at South Carolina Upstate SpartansFeb 15
L72-79vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersFeb 8
L70-78at UNC Asheville BulldogsFeb 7
L93-96at Winthrop EaglesFeb 1

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
High Point	31-5	-	15-1
Winthrop	23-11	2	13-3
Radford	16-16	6	9-7
Longwood	16-16	7	8-8
UNC Asheville	15-17	7	8-8
Presbyterian	15-18	8	7-9
Charleston Southern	15-17	9	6-10
South Carolina Upstate	13-19	10	5-11
Gardner-Webb	4-29	14	1-15
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs	Minnesota Golden Gophers
Field goals	19-57	30-55
Field goal %	33	55
Three-pointers	6-19	7-21
Three-point %	32	33
Free throws	16-27	20-30
Free throw %	59	67
Rebounds	31	45
Offensive rebounds	11	12
Defensive rebounds	20	33
Assists	8	25
Steals	7	9
Blocks	6	7
Turnovers	14	14
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	21
Fast-break points	14	17
Points in the paint	24	46
Fouls	23	23
Largest lead	0	35

How the scoring went

2nd Half22-57Cade Tyson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chansey Willis Jr..
2nd Half25-57Ace Talbert made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jacob Hudson.
2nd Half27-57Julius Clark made Layup. Assisted by Jacob Hogarth.
2nd Half27-60Cade Tyson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Robert Vaihola.
2nd Half28-60Jacob Hudson made Free Throw.
2nd Half29-60Jacob Hudson made Free Throw.
2nd Half31-60Ace Talbert made Layup.
2nd Half32-60Ace Talbert made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-62Langston Reynolds made Layup. Assisted by Chansey Willis Jr..
2nd Half32-63Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-63Riek Riek made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half35-65Langston Reynolds made Layup. Assisted by Bobby Durkin.
2nd Half35-66Langston Reynolds made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-68Cade Tyson made Layup. Assisted by Langston Reynolds.
2nd Half35-70Robert Vaihola made Layup. Assisted by Isaac Asuma.
2nd Half38-70Spence Sims made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half38-72Nehemiah Turner made Dunk. Assisted by Langston Reynolds.
2nd Half40-72Jacob Hogarth made Dunk.
2nd Half40-73Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-74Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-74Jacob Hudson made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-75Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-76Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-76Spence Sims made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half44-77Jaylen Crocker-Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-78Jaylen Crocker-Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-78Spence Sims made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half47-80Langston Reynolds made Layup.
2nd Half48-80Jamias Ferere made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-80Julius Clark made Layup. Assisted by Spence Sims.
2nd Half51-80Julius Clark made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-81Langston Reynolds made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-81Jacob Hudson made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-82Bobby Durkin made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-82Spence Sims made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ace Talbert.
2nd Half55-85Kai Shinholster made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nehemiah Turner.
2nd Half56-85Jacob Hudson made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-87Langston Reynolds made Dunk. Assisted by Bobby Durkin.
2nd Half58-87Julius Clark made Dunk. Assisted by Jamias Ferere.
2nd Half60-87Jacob Hudson made Layup. Assisted by Jamias Ferere.

Win probability

Above the line favours Minnesota Golden Gophers, below favours Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs.