Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports The season may be over for the Gophers after losing to Michigan State 67-77 Michigan State scored 45 points in the 2nd half to pull away from Minnesota, winning their opening Big Ten Tournament game 67-77. Basketball is often a game of runs and this was on full display in the first half. Minnesota opened the game playing great defense early … [Read more...] about Spartans dominate 2nd half to beat Minnesota 67-77 in the Big Ten Tournament
Big Ten Tournament: Brewery guide for Big Ten fans in the Twin Cities
Big Ten, Basketball and Beer! Hey there Big Ten basketball fans. Around the blogosphere, you will often see guides for visiting fans for the best local restaurants, bars and activities. I have very little to offer for restaurant advice, but I know breweries. Wanted to give a quick guide to fans in town who also love some good beer. This is not an exhaustive list of breweries, … [Read more...] about Big Ten Tournament: Brewery guide for Big Ten fans in the Twin Cities
Garcia, Hawkins and Christie earn Big Ten all-conference recognition
Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports A few Gophers were recognized by the Big Ten for their outstanding seasons. The Big Ten announced their 2023-24 awards and the Gophers were well represented. Dawson Garcia was named to the 2nd team All-Big Ten squad by the coaches and 3rd team by the media. Elijah Hawkins was honorable mention for both. And Cam Christie was named to the … [Read more...] about Garcia, Hawkins and Christie earn Big Ten all-conference recognition
Gophers sputter to the end of the regular season, losing final 2 games
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Losing four of their last five as they head into the Big Ten Tourney is not ideal The Gophers won back-to-back games in late February over Rutgers and Ohio State. Both games were double-digit victories and it was looking like Ben Johnson’s team was in contention to push for that double-bye in the Big Ten Tournament and maybe even (with a … [Read more...] about Gophers sputter to the end of the regular season, losing final 2 games
Gophers are #5 Seed in NCAA Tournament
Eric Miller—Gophersports.com Minnesota will head to Clarkson for a NCAA Quarterfinal on Saturday The Minnesota Golden Gophers women’s hockey team officially found out their NCAA Tournament path on Sunday when the brackets were revealed. As expected the Gophers are the #5 overall NCAA seed and will head to #4 seed Clarkson on Saturday for a NCAA Quarterfinal game. The … [Read more...] about Gophers are #5 Seed in NCAA Tournament