MINNEAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the UCLA Bruins 78-73 in a Big Ten men’s basketball game Saturday at Williams Arena. Minnesota used efficient shooting to overcome a narrow halftime deficit.

The Golden Gophers shot 58% from the field and 52% from three-point range. Bobby Durkin led Minnesota with 23 points, including a critical three-pointer with just over two minutes remaining. Cade Tyson added 21 points and Langston Reynolds scored 21.

UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau scored a game-high 32 points. The Bruins shot well but were hampered by only three assists and five turnovers. Attendance was 9,811. UCLA fell to 19-10. Minnesota improved to 14-15.