Minnesota Ends Big Ten Road Skid, Beats Oregon 61-44

Asuma and Grove lead the Golden Gophers to their first conference road win since January.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Isaac Asuma scored 15 points and Grayson Grove added 13 as Minnesota ended its five-game Big Ten Conference road losing streak with a 61-44 victory over Oregon on Tuesday night. The Golden Gophers led 22-17 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Ducks 22-6 down the stretch to secure the win.

Why it matters

Minnesota had struggled on the road in Big Ten play, losing five straight conference games away from home. This victory helps the Golden Gophers regain some momentum as they look to finish the season strong. For Oregon, the loss extends their recent struggles, as the Ducks have now dropped 11 of their last 12 games.

The details

Cade Tyson scored 12 points and Bobby Durkin added 11 for Minnesota, which last won a Big Ten road game on January 3 against Northwestern. Nate Bittle led Oregon with 15 points, while Kwame Evans Jr. had 13. The Ducks shot just 38% from the field and 10% from 3-point range in the loss.

  • Minnesota last won a Big Ten road game on January 3.
  • The game was played on Tuesday night.

The players

Isaac Asuma

A Minnesota player who scored 15 points in the win.

Grayson Grove

A Minnesota player who scored 13 points in the win.

Nate Bittle

An Oregon player who scored a team-high 15 points in the loss.

Kwame Evans Jr.

An Oregon player who scored 13 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“This win helps us regain some momentum as we look to finish the season strong.”

— Isaac Asuma, Minnesota Player

What’s next

Minnesota hosts Rutgers on Saturday, while Oregon travels to face USC.

The takeaway

Minnesota's road victory over Oregon snaps their five-game Big Ten Conference losing streak away from home, providing a much-needed boost as they try to turn their season around. For the struggling Ducks, the loss extends their recent woes and raises further questions about the direction of their program.