Minnesota Routs Southern 91-61 Behind Asuma
Isaac Asuma scored a career-high 23 points as Minnesota improved to 4-0 with a win over Southern.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Basketball
Minnesota defeated Southern 91-61 on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with Isaac Asuma leading the way with a career-high 23 points. Minnesota took control early and closed the first half on a 19-6 run to lead 46-26 at halftime.
Why it matters
The win moves Minnesota to 4-0 to start the season, while Southern falls to 0-5 and continues a difficult start. Minnesota's balanced scoring and 28 assists point to a team operating efficiently on offense early in the year.
Minnesota shot 60% from the floor and recorded 28 assists while outrebounding Southern 40-21. Asuma made 9 of 14 shots, including four 3-pointers, and the extraction does not show how these marks compare to season averages.
The players
Isaac Asuma
Isaac Asuma is a Minnesota guard who scored a career-high 23 points in the win over Southern.
Bobby Durkin
Bobby Durkin is a Minnesota player who scored 15 points in the victory over Southern.
The details
Minnesota took the lead for good about seven minutes into the game and never relinquished it. Bobby Durkin added 15 points, while Kyan Evans, Jaylen Crocker-Johnson and Malick Kordel each contributed 10 points, and Daniel Dormu and Justin Page scored 12 points apiece for Southern.
Timeline
Thursday, November 12, 2026: Minnesota defeats Southern 91-61.
Monday, November 16, 2026: Minnesota hosts Western Illinois.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026: Southern hosts Louisiana Christian.
Season Trajectory
The 91-61 win extends Minnesota's undefeated start to four games, building early-season momentum for a team still in the opening weeks of its schedule. Southern's 0-5 record places the program in an early hole that will need to be addressed as its schedule continues.
Minnesota's 4-0 start gives it a head start on the early standings race in its conference. Southern's 0-5 record narrows its path to a competitive season and makes its next home game against Louisiana Christian a key early test.
The takeaway
Early-season records can shape the rest of a schedule, and Minnesota's 4-0 start puts it in a strong position as it prepares for its next home game. Readers following the season can track results and standings as conference play approaches.
What happens next
Minnesota hosts Western Illinois on Monday, November 16, 2026, and Southern hosts Louisiana Christian on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more Minneapolis Basketball coverage for context on the local teams and their season results.
