The Gophers were playing their first home game on Saturday since going 1-2 in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Joey King scored 18 points and Bakary Konate added 14 with 10 rebounds and Minnesota held off Nebraska-Omaha 93-90 on Friday.
Carlos Morris scored 17 points, Nate Mason added 16 and freshman Jordan Murphy chipped in 14 for the Golden Gophers (4-2).
Jake White scored 23 points to lead Omaha (3-3). Tre'Shawn Thurman added 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Minnesota led 90-83 with 2 minutes to play.