San Francisco<\/a> (4-1) on a neutral court Saturday in Sioux Falls, S.D. It will mark the fourth time that the Golden Gophers have played in Sioux Falls and the first time since the 2019-20 campaign.<\/p>\nMedved hopes to see a more organized effort from his players, particularly in terms of scoring.<\/p>\n
“We’re struggling on offense right now,” Medved said.<\/p>\n
The Golden Gophers are coming off a 66-54 win on their home court against Chicago State, who entered the contest as a heavy underdog. The same theme emerged two games ago when Minnesota needed overtime to beat Green Bay, a team that won four games last season.<\/p>\n
Cade Tyson helped Minnesota emerge with wins despite those close calls. Tyson leads the team with 23.4 points per game on 53.3% shooting, including 39.3% shooting from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson also has provided the Golden Gophers with a reliable presence in the starting lineup. He is averaging a symmetrical double-double with 12.0 points and 12.0 rebounds per game.<\/p>\n
San Francisco’s only loss came on the road against Memphis. The Dons have won three games in a row, including a 20-point victory in their most recent matchup at home against Northwestern State.<\/p>\n
“For our development as a group, it was great to get some of the guys who haven’t gotten extended minutes a chance to play,” San Francisco coach Chris Gerlufsen said.<\/p>\n
Ryan Beasley leads San Francisco with 14.0 points per game. Three teammates are averaging in double digits — Mookie Cook (13.2 points per game), Tyrone Riley IV (10.6) and David Fuchs (10.2).<\/p>\n
This is the teams’ second meeting between the programs. Their first game took place in November 2023 when host San Francisco pulled away for a 76-58 win.<\/p>\n
–Field Level Media<\/p>\n
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