Lu'Cye Patterson scored 25 points and Frank Mitchell came through with clutch plays down the stretch to lead visiting Minnesota to a come-from-behind, 69-66 win over Southern California on Saturday in Los Angeles.

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.

Southern California seeks consecutive wins for the first time in a month when the Trojans host Minnesota on Saturday in Los Angeles. USC (14-10, 6-7 Big Ten) returned home on

UCLA coach Mick Cronin was initially surprised that his 83-year-old father was traveling from the Midwest to see the Bruins host Minnesota on Tuesday night in Big Ten play in Los Angeles.

UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) grabs a rebound over Minnesota Gophers forward Parker Fox (23) during a Feb. 18, 2025 game in Los Angeles.

LAFC opened the 2025 MLS regular season from their home stadium as they took on Minnesota United. The club was able to grind out the home opener win.

BMO Field Stream: FOX, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV Radio: KSTP-AM, 1500 Weather: 68 degrees, sunny, 4 mph east wind Betting line: LAFC

LAFC got the only goal of the game from Jeremy Ebobisse and began the season like it ended 2024, with a victory over the Loons.

MLS Western Conference foes clash on Saturday as LAFC and Minnesota United take to the pitch to begin the new season of MLS action.

Left wingback Joseph Rosales exited at halftime, a surprise because he was one of the Loons’ best players in 2024 and there were no glaring issues in the first 45 minutes. It remained unclear as to why he came out until Apple TV commentator Taylor Twellman said Anthony Markanich subbed in for tactical reasons.

Jeremy Ebobisse scored in the 78th minute of his first match with his new club, and Los Angeles FC remained perfect in eight Major League Soccer season openers with a 1-0 victory over Minnesota United

Jeremy Ebobisse delivers in the 78th minute as the Black & Gold edge the Loons 1-0 and hold them to two shots on goal Saturday afternoon at BMO Stadium.