Minnesota Gophers Snap Big Ten Road Losing Streak with Win Over Oregon

Isaac Asuma and Grayson Grove lead the Gophers to a 61-44 victory over the struggling Ducks

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team ended their five-game Big Ten Conference road losing streak with a 61-44 victory over the Oregon Ducks on Tuesday night. Isaac Asuma scored 15 points and Grayson Grove added 13 points for the Gophers, who last won a Big Ten road game on January 3 against Northwestern.

Why it matters

This win is an important step for the Gophers, who have struggled on the road in Big Ten play this season. The victory over Oregon, who have lost 11 of their last 12 games, could provide some momentum for Minnesota as they look to finish the season strong.

The details

Minnesota led 22-17 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, using a 22-6 run to turn a 39-36 advantage into a 61-42 lead with just over a minute remaining. Cade Tyson scored 12 points and Bobby Durkin added 11 for the Gophers, who shot 38% from the field and 10% from 3-point range. Nate Bittle led Oregon with 15 points, while Kwame Evans Jr. had 13 points.

  • The Gophers last won a Big Ten road game on January 3 when they beat Northwestern 84-78.
  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Isaac Asuma

A Minnesota Gophers player who scored 15 points in the win over Oregon.

Grayson Grove

A Minnesota Gophers player who scored 13 points in the win over Oregon.

Cade Tyson

A Minnesota Gophers player who scored 12 points in the win over Oregon.

Bobby Durkin

A Minnesota Gophers player who scored 11 points in the win over Oregon.

Nate Bittle

An Oregon Ducks player who scored 15 points in the loss to Minnesota.

Kwame Evans Jr.

An Oregon Ducks player who scored 13 points in the loss to Minnesota.

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What’s next

The Gophers will host Rutgers on Saturday, while the Ducks will travel to Los Angeles to face USC, also on Saturday.

The takeaway

This win is an important confidence boost for the Minnesota Gophers, who have struggled on the road in Big Ten play this season. The Gophers will look to build on this victory as they aim to finish the season strong and potentially earn a spot in the postseason.