Isaac Asuma had 23 points and six assists, and the Minnesota Golden Gophers routed the Southern Jaguars 91-61 on Thursday night at The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
The Golden Gophers set the tone early, taking the first half 46-26. They led by as many as 31 points. A 14-0 run in the first half built the early lead.
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For Minnesota, Isaac Asuma finished with 23 points, five rebounds and six assists, Bobby Durkin had 15 points, four rebounds and six assists, while Jaylen Crocker-Johnson chipped in 10 points and five rebounds.
For Southern, Daniel Dormu finished with 12 points, and Justin Page added 12 points.
The Golden Gophers improved to 4-0. The Jaguars fell to 0-5.
The Golden Gophers are first in the Big Ten and have won four straight. Minnesota is 3-0 at home and 1-0 away from home. The Jaguars are first in the SWAC and have lost five straight.
The Golden Gophers next host the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Monday, Nov. 16, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Jaguars next host the Louisiana Christian Wildcats on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
