Minnesota Dominates Texas Southern in NCAAB Showdown
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Williams Arena
Minnesota Golden Gophers 89, Texas Southern Tigers 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Texas Southern Tigers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?
Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Texas Southern Tigers 89-53 at Williams Arena on December 14, 2025.
Who was favored in Texas Southern Tigers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?
Minnesota Golden Gophers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -3600 (about 97% implied). The favorite won.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers secured a decisive victory against the Texas Southern Tigers, finishing the game with a score of 89-53. This matchup was noteworthy not only for the final score but also for the contrasting records of the two teams entering the game. Minnesota, with a home record of 6-5, was looking to build momentum, while Texas Southern struggled with a dismal away record of 1-7.
Minnesota's recent form showed a mixed bag of results, as they had a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, including a loss to the Purdue Boilermakers just days prior. Their scoring average over this stretch was 71.8 points per game, while they allowed an average of 69.6 points. Despite their recent struggles, they had a solid home record of 5-2, which contributed to their confidence heading into this game.
In contrast, Texas Southern came into the game with a record of 1-7 in their last eight outings, including a loss to the Sam Houston Bearkats. They averaged 75.0 points scored but allowed a troubling 81.8 points per game, indicating defensive issues that would be exploited by the Gophers. Their overall away record stood at 2-4, which further highlighted their difficulties when playing outside of their home venue.
The teams had faced off previously, but the context of their past meetings was not detailed in the block. However, it was clear that Minnesota's strong home performance and Texas Southern's struggles would play a significant role in this game.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either side, which allowed both teams to field their full rosters. This was crucial for Minnesota, as they aimed to capitalize on their home advantage at Williams Arena.
The betting lines from DraftKings indicated that Minnesota was heavily favored, with a spread of -21.5 and a money line of -3600. Texas Southern, on the other hand, was listed at +1500 on the money line, reflecting the significant disparity in expectations for the game. The total was set at 144.5, suggesting that the market anticipated a relatively high-scoring affair.
As the game progressed, Minnesota's dominance was evident. They took control early and maintained a strong lead throughout, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Key moments included several free throws made by players like Cade Tyson and Langston Reynolds, which contributed to the Gophers' impressive scoring tally. In the second half, Minnesota continued to pull away, with Reynolds and Hayes contributing significantly from the free-throw line, further extending their lead to 89 points.
The conditions at Williams Arena were favorable for basketball, with a supportive home crowd that likely energized the Golden Gophers. Fans witnessed a display of offensive prowess from Minnesota, who effectively utilized their home court advantage to dismantle Texas Southern.
Viewers should have noted Minnesota's ability to control the pace of the game and their effective scoring strategies, which were pivotal in achieving such a lopsided victory. The Gophers' performance highlighted their potential as they look to improve their season record and build on this win.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MINN -21.5 | 144.5 o -112 / u -108 | Texas Southern Tigers +1500 · Minnesota Golden Gophers -3600 |
Leaders
- PointsCade Tyson38Minnesota Golden Gophers
- AssistsLangston Reynolds10Minnesota Golden Gophers
- ReboundsCade Tyson11Minnesota Golden Gophers
- PointsAlex Anderson11Texas Southern Tigers
- AssistsAlex Anderson3Texas Southern Tigers
- ReboundsTroy Hupstead5Texas Southern Tigers
Recent form
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L171.8 scored · 69.6 allowed per game5-2 at home
- L57-85at Purdue BoilermakersDec 11
- W73-64vs Indiana HoosiersDec 4
- L75-86at Santa Clara BroncosNov 29
- L68-72vs Stanford CardinalNov 28
- L65-77vs San Francisco DonsNov 22
- W66-54vs Chicago State CougarsNov 19
- W72-65vs Green Bay PhoenixNov 16
- L60-83at Missouri TigersNov 13
- W95-50vs Alcorn State BravesNov 8
- W87-60vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 4
Texas Southern Tigers
Last 10: 3-7Streak L175 scored · 81.8 allowed per game2-4 away
- L70-82vs Sam Houston BearkatsDec 6
- W102-44vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsNov 27
- L74-109at Vanderbilt CommodoresNov 21
- L67-77at Texas State BobcatsNov 15
- L90-93vs Samford BulldogsNov 13
- L70-104at Texas A&M AggiesNov 7
- L43-98at Gonzaga BulldogsNov 4
- L79-84vs Alabama State HornetsMar 13
- W80-68at Prairie View A&M PanthersMar 8
- W75-59at Alcorn State BravesMar 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| 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 | Texas Southern Tigers | Minnesota Golden Gophers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-53 | 28-57 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 3-18 | 15-34 |
| Three-point % | 17 | 44 |
| Free throws | 12-13 | 18-25 |
| Free throw % | 92 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 28 |
| Assists | 11 | 27 |
| Steals | 5 | 12 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 24 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 21 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 24 |
| Fouls | 17 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 38 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 1 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half27-51Cade Tyson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Langston Reynolds.
- 2nd Half27-52Jaylen Crocker-Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half27-53Jaylen Crocker-Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half27-56Isaac Asuma made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Langston Reynolds.
- 2nd Half29-56Troy Hupstead made Layup. Assisted by Bryce Roberts.
- 2nd Half30-56Troy Hupstead made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half30-58Grayson Grove made Layup. Assisted by Langston Reynolds.
- 2nd Half32-58Bryce Roberts made Layup. Assisted by Troy Hupstead.
- 2nd Half32-61Bobby Durkin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Langston Reynolds.
- 2nd Half34-61Bryce Roberts made Layup. Assisted by Anthony Andrews.
- 2nd Half34-63Cade Tyson made Layup. Assisted by Langston Reynolds.
- 2nd Half36-63Bryce Roberts made Jumper. Assisted by Zaire Hayes.
- 2nd Half38-63Zaire Hayes made Jumper. Assisted by Bryce Roberts.
- 2nd Half38-64Bobby Durkin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-66Grayson Grove made Layup. Assisted by Langston Reynolds.
- 2nd Half38-68Bobby Durkin made Jumper. Assisted by Cade Tyson.
- 2nd Half39-68Duane Posey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-68Duane Posey made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-68Alex Anderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-68Alex Anderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-71Cade Tyson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaylen Crocker-Johnson.
- 2nd Half42-73Jaylen Crocker-Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Isaac Asuma.
- 2nd Half42-74Jaylen Crocker-Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-77Isaac Asuma made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kai Shinholster.
- 2nd Half43-77Jaylen Wysinger made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-77Jaylen Wysinger made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-77Alex Anderson made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-79Bobby Durkin made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-80Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-81Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-81Duane Posey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alex Anderson.
- 2nd Half49-82Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-83Cade Tyson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-84Langston Reynolds made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-84Zaire Hayes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-84Zaire Hayes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-87Cade Tyson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kai Shinholster.
- 2nd Half51-88Langston Reynolds made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-89Langston Reynolds made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-89Alex Anderson made Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Minnesota Golden Gophers, below favours Texas Southern Tigers.
Venue
- Williams ArenaMinneapolis, MN
- Attendance8254
- OfficialsVerne Harris, Nate Harris, Kelly Pfeifer
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