B1G Match 19: Gophers host Illinois (11-24-23)


This could be the biggest match of the year. The winner will have 5th place in the Big Ten to themselves. The winner of this match could get the last bid from the Big Ten to the NCAA tournament. However, if Minnesota wins, Illinois and Minnesota could still finish in a tie because Minnesota finishes with Nebraska while Illinois plays Northwestern.
 


Just saw Vicki Swenson at the end line seats. Guess we'll start seeing more of her with two more Swenson girls putting on the maroon and gold.
 



Gophers have swept their past three matches going into the regular-season finale against Big Ten champion Nebraska.

The Gophers swept the Illini 25-20, 25-21, 25-17 for a victory that should cement their entry in the NCAA tournament. It was a battle of teams tied for fifth place in the Big Ten with Minnesota (16-11, 12-7 Big Ten) showcasing what has made its late-season surge so special.

The Gophers have swept three consecutive matches after winning a tense five-setter at Indiana..

The Gophers will face No. 1 Nebraska on Saturday night, a regular-season finale after the Cornhuskers were swept at No. 6 Wisconsin on Friday. Selection Sunday follows, the Gophers suddenly feeling strangely comfortable after going 10-3 in their past 13 matches.

 




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