Minnesota Upsets UCLA 78-75 in Tight Battle

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers pulled off a surprise 78-75 victory over the UCLA Bruins at Williams Arena, despite having just six healthy regulars on the roster. Bobby Durkin led the way for Minnesota with 23 points, including 7 three-pointers, while Langston Reynolds added 21 points. The win marks the fourth home upset of the season for the Golden Gophers, who have found Williams Arena to be a tough place for opponents to play.

Why it matters

This victory showcases the resilience and determination of the Minnesota team, as they continue to defy the odds and play their best basketball of the season despite limited depth. The win also highlights the home-court advantage the Golden Gophers have built at Williams Arena, which will be a major asset as they look to build momentum heading into next season.

The details

Minnesota had three players score 20+ points, led by Bobby Durkin's 23 points on 7-of-12 shooting, including 7-of-11 from three-point range. Langston Reynolds also had a big game for the Golden Gophers, scoring 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting. UCLA was paced by a dominant performance from forward Tyler Bilodeau, who scored 32 points on 13-of-21 shooting, including 4-of-7 from three-point range.

• The game was played on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

What’s next

The Golden Gophers have one more home game against Northwestern before heading into the offseason. The team will look to build on this upset victory and continue to establish Williams Arena as a tough place for opponents to play.