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Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports Can the Gophers get back-to-back Big Ten wins? Boo Buie is fun to say. … [Read more...] about OPEN THREAD – Northwestern visiting the Barn to face the Gophers

Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports Minnesota defeated Northwestern 75-66 in overtime at Williams Arena. The Gophers improve to 14-7 on the season and 5-5 in conference play. Dawson Garcia led all scorers with 20 points. Everyone who predicted that the Gophers would be .500 in conference play in February stand up. Now all of you who are standing sit your lying butts down … [Read more...] about Minnesota defeats Northwestern 75-66 in Overtime

Emma Carpenter A Gopher golfer and future play-by-play announcer, get to know Emma Carpenter Over the years of TDG’s existence, we have occasionally taken the time to profile Gopher athletes. An opportunity to spotlight an athlete and get to know the athletes beyond their field of competition. It started with Aaron Fortunato, a successful men’s gymnast who is now a … [Read more...] about Get to know Emma Carpenter, Gopher golfer and play-by-play voice

Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports Minnesota defeated Penn State 83-74 in Happy Valley to get their second conference road win of the season. The Gophers improve to 13-7 overall and 4-5 in conference play after rallying from a 16 point deficit in the second half. Dawson Garcia led all scorers with 22 points. First off, we apologize for the slight tardiness of this recap. … [Read more...] about Minnesota gets second road win of the year at Penn State

Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports Mara Braun suffered a foot injury in the Gophers 73-68 loss to Illinois. She will require foot surgery and is likely done for the season. Braun remains the Gophers’ best player this season, averaging almost 18 points a game and shooting 37% from distance. Minnesota already had a tenuous shot at the NCAA Tournament and will need to win a … [Read more...] about Mara Braun out indefinitely with a foot injury