Time is running out to see one of the greatest Gophers men’s basketball players at Williams Arena. Senior forward Dawson Garcia has two remaining home games in his collegiate career, Tuesday against Northwestern and March 5 versus Wisconsin. That’s it.

Dawson Garcia has just 2 home games left in a Gophers' uniform, and deserves a standing ovation on Senior Night.

Feb 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) shoots as Northwestern Wildcats center Matthew Nicholson (34) defends during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Minnesota has a history with UCLA in the NCAA Tournament, but Wednesday night was their first matchup ever matchup at Pauley Pavilion. The red-hot Gophers staged a 17-point comeback to leave L.A. with an impressive 64-61 win over the Bruins.

Nick Martinelli scored 19 of his 29 points in the second half to help Northwestern pull away and beat Minnesota 75-63 on Tuesday night.

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Golden Gophers -3.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota takes on Penn State after Dawson Garcia scored 32 points in Minnesota's 64-61 victory against the UCLA Bruins. The Golden Gophers ...

Nick Martinelli scored 19 of his 29 points in the second half to help Northwestern men’s basketball pull away and beat Minnesota 75-63 on Tuesday.

BOTTOM LINE: Nick Martinelli and Northwestern visit Dawson Garcia and Minnesota in Big Ten play Tuesday. The Golden Gophers are 10-7 on their home court. Minnesota has a 5-6 record in games decided by 10 points or more. The Wildcats are 5-11 in Big Ten play. Northwestern scores 73.4 points and has outscored opponents by 3.7 points per game.

The Gophers host Penn State on Saturday afternoon after Dawson Garcia scored 32 points in Minnesota’s 64-61 victory over the UCLA Bruins. Saturday’s game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

Penn State Nittany Lions (14-13, 4-12 Big Ten) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (14-12, 6-9 Big Ten) Minneapolis; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Gophers -3.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota takes on Penn State after Dawson Garcia scored 32 points in Minnesota's 64-61 victory against the UCLA Bruins.