The BriefDawson Garcia had a season-high 32 points, 27 in the second half, as the Gophers beat UCLA 64-61 Tuesday night.The Gophers were down as many as 17 points in the first half; Lu'Cye Patterson had the game-winning lay-up with 7 seconds left.

The Gophers' Dawson Garcia plays the game near the rim Tuesday against UCLA, when he scored 32 points. (Brad Rempel/University of Minnesota)

Minnesota has a history with UCLA in the NCAA Tournament, but Wednesday night was their first matchup at Pauley Pavilion since 1967. The red-hot Gophers staged a 17-point comeback to leave LA with an impressive 64-61 win over the Bruins.