Kayden Mingo's Layup Lifts Penn State Over Minnesota

Nittany Lions snap 8-game losing streak with 77-75 win in Big Ten matchup

Feb. 1, 2026 at 9:31pm

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Kayden Mingo scored the game-winning layup with 1.4 seconds remaining to lift Penn State to a 77-75 victory over Minnesota in a Big Ten basketball matchup on Sunday. Freddie Dilione V led Penn State with 25 points, while Langston Reynolds scored 18 points for Minnesota.

Why it matters

This win snaps an 8-game losing streak for Penn State and gives them their first Big Ten victory of the season. The game came down to the wire, with both teams making key plays in the final minute to keep it close.

The details

Penn State led by as many as 10 points in the second half, but Minnesota went on a 14-4 run to tie the game at 75-75 with 31 seconds left. Mingo then drove to the hoop and scored the game-winning layup with just 1.4 seconds remaining. Penn State was able to steal Minnesota's inbound pass to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 2, 2026.
  • Penn State led 41-31 at halftime.
  • Minnesota tied the game at 75-75 with 31 seconds left in regulation.
  • Mingo scored the game-winning layup with 1.4 seconds remaining.

The players

Kayden Mingo

Scored the game-winning layup for Penn State with 1.4 seconds left.

Freddie Dilione V

Scored a team-high 25 points for Penn State.

Langston Reynolds

Led Minnesota with 18 points.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for our team to snap the losing streak and get our first Big Ten victory. Kayden made a great play at the end to give us the win.”

— Freddie Dilione V, Penn State Player (statenews.net)

What’s next

Penn State will look to build on this win as they continue their Big Ten schedule, while Minnesota will try to bounce back from the close loss.

The takeaway

This game came down to the wire, with both teams making clutch plays in the final minute. Kayden Mingo's game-winning layup was the difference, helping Penn State snap their 8-game losing streak and earn their first Big Ten victory of the season.