Thursday’s game against Wichita State gave the Gophers men’s basketball team a rare opportunity to earn a quality nonconference win away from Williams Arena. It was left wanting. Minnesota led by

Dawson Garcia fouled out with four points, and the Shockers hit a game-tying three pointer with one second remaining in regulation.

They trailed by two or four throughout most of the game until the final 10 minutes when the Gophers took the lead and appeared to be in control. Ben Johnson’s team led 55-50 at 2:34 and held on to the lead into the final seconds.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers let a late lead slip away against Wichita State on Thursday, losing 68-66 in an ESPN Events Invitational semifinal matchup in Orlando, Fla. The Gophers held a five-point lead with two minutes remaining but couldn't finish the job,