Here is how you can keep track of the Gophers this weekend
Another week down, and another full weekend of Gophers action both at home and on the road. A always we have a full schedule on how you can catch all the action this weekend both in person and from your couch. Here is this weekend’s schedule:
Friday January 24th:
Women’s Hockey vs Bemidji State Noon B1G+
The Minnesota Golden Gophers women’s hockey team plays their first ever Field Trip Game on Friday as the Gophers host Bemidji State at Ridder Arena. With Saturday’s game early due to Hockey Day Minnesota, Friday’s game time had to be moved up, and thus the Gophers decided to open up the game to thousands of school kids from across Minnesota. The game is a complete sellout and should be a fun atmosphere for the players.
This will be the fourth and fifth games between the Gophers ans Beavers this season with the Gophers a perfect 3-0. They swept the Beavers in Bemidji in November before picking up a win at the US Hockey Hall of Fame Women’s Classic in Lakeville on New Year’s Day.
The Gophers are ranked #3 in the country and sit in third place in the WCHA standings as well. Last weekend they swept a home and home series against Minnesota State.
Faceoff on Friday is set for Noon and will steam live on B1G+.
Indoor Track and Field Jack Johnson Classic 3:15 PM
The Gophers host their man indoor track and field meet of this season this weekend when the Jack Johnson Classic takes place in the U of M Fieldhouse. Friday’s Day 1 action begins at 3:15 p.m. CT with the pentathlon 60m hurdles. The next events in the pentathlon will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of the previous event. Friday’s action will also include the women’s pole vault competition. No streaming is available but live results are available HERE.
Men’s Hockey @ #2 Michigan State 6 PM B1G+
The Gophers kick off a top three battle in East Lansing on Friday night against #2 ranked Michigan State. The series is for control of the top of the Big Ten standings as the Spartans have a one point edge atop the standings 32-31. Minnesota will be looking for revenge against the Spartans for the series the two teams played in Minneapolis in Mid-December when the Gophers only had nine forwards. The Spartans took five of a possible six points this weekend including a come from behind win on Saturday where the Gophers blew a three goal lead in the third period. Friday’s game will only be available via streaming on B1G+ with a 6 PM faceoff.
Wrestling @ Wisconsin 7 PM B1G+
The Gopher grapplers head across the border for a Border Battle meet at Wisconsin. Minnesota is coming off of a win over Michigan at the Pav last weekend and will look to dominate the Badgers. Minnesota is ranked #7 in the nation and are5-1 and 1-1 in the Big Ten while Wisconsin comes in just 4-7 and 0-3 in conference. The Gophers should have the higher ranked wrestler in all ten matches. Action begins at 7 PM and will stream on B1G+.
Saturday January 25th
Indoor Track and Field Jack Johnson Classic 10:30 AM
Day two of the Jack Johnson classic kicks off at 10:30 AM at the U of M Fieldhouse. The majority of the running events will take place on Saturday. Again no streaming will be available.
Women’s Hockey vs Bemidji State— Hockey Day Minnesota 11:30AM FDSN
Game two of the series between the Gophers and Beavers moves outside to the Hockey Day Minnesota rink at Valleyfair Amusement Park in Shakopee. The Gophers and Beavers will play outdoors on the main day of Hockey Day Minnesota festivities between a pair of boys high school games and before the Minnesota Wild Game at the X later Saturday night. The Gophers are 2-0 all time playing outdoors including a 2020 HDM win over Ohio State in Parade Stadium in Minneapolis. Faceoff is set for 11:30 AM and the game will air on Fan Duel Sports North and will stream via Fan Duel as well.
Men’s Basketball vs Oregon 3 PM Big Ten Network
The Gopher men’s basketball team will look to make it three wins in a row when #15 Oregon comes to the Barn on Saturday afternoon. Minnesota upset a ranked Michigan team and then won at Iowa on Tuesday in their last two games. Tip is set for 3 PM and will air on Big Ten Network and stream via the Fox Sports App.
Men’s Hockey @ #2 Michigan State 5 PM B1g Ten Network
Game two of the series between the Gophers and Spartans is set for a 5 PM faceoff at Munn Arena on Saturday. It will cap a Minnesota BTN doubleheader as it airs right after the basketball game vs Oregon.
Sunday January 26th
Wrestling @ Northwestern Noon B1G+
The Gopher wrestling team’s second match of the weekend takes place Noon on Sunday as the Gophers head down to Evanston to face Northwestern. The Wildcats are even worse than the Badgers and it again should be a walk for the Gophers to pick up the easy win. The action will stream on B1G+
Women’s Basketball vs Wisconsin 2 PM B1G+
The Gopher women will look to get back to their winning ways when they host the Wisconsin Badgers in a Border Battle matchup at 2 PM Sunday. Minnesota lost their last game to a ranked Michigan team on Wednesday night and would love to get back in the W column against the Badgers. Minnesota allready defeated Wisconsin once this season in Madison back in late December. The game will stream on B1G+.
Gymnastics @ Iowa 2 PM B1G+
The Gopher gymnastics team will look to stay undefeated in Big Ten action when they head down to Iowa City to face the Iowa Hawkeyes at 2 PM on Sunday. Minnesota picked up a conference opening win at home over #16 Penn State last Saturday and are 3-0 on the season. Minnesota is currently ranked #20 in the nation overall. The Golden Gophers are ranked 18th on vault, 25th on bars, 14th on beam and 32nd on floor nationally. The Hawkeyes are 0-1 in Big Ten action losing to #9 Ohio State last weekend. Action begins at 2 Pm from Carver Hawkeye Arena and will stream on B1G+