Gophers to host St. Thomas in December

[BleedGopher]

Per the U:

The University of Minnesota men's and women's basketball programs are set to host in-town contests with St. Thomas this upcoming basketball season. The Gopher men's program will host the Tommies on Nov. 6, while the Gopher women will welcome St. Thomas to the Barn on Dec. 1. Times and broadcast information will follow at a later date.

The matchup between the Gopher women's basketball team and the Tommies will be their first meeting.

"We are excited to welcome St. Thomas to The Barn this season," head women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit said. "Adding this matchup to our schedule creates a great opportunity for our student-athletes, fans and both institutions. There is tremendous support for women's basketball across the state, and we look forward to a terrific atmosphere on game day.

Gopher Men’s and Women’s Basketball Set to Host St. Thomas in 2026-27 Season - University of Minnesota Athletics

The Gopher men's program will host the Tommies on Nov. 6, while the Gopher women will welcome St. Thomas to the Barn on Dec. 1.

gophersports.com

Go Gophers!!

 

[BigTenGuy]

Per Shama:

Nothing has been announced, but a guess is Minnesota is paying the Tommies a guarantee of between $80,000 and $95,000 for their game at Williams Arena.

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Any idea what Minnesota will pay UST for the women's game at Williams Arena?

 

[thatjanelpick]

...for a game that will not be helpful, NET-wise. I get the local interest but will always wish for better opponents.

 

[MaroonMagic]

...for a game that will not be helpful, NET-wise. I get the local interest but will always wish for better opponents.

I'm just glad both coaches scheduled it so all of the people accusing them of being too scared to play St. Thomas will have to move on to something else.

There are still like ten nonconference games to be announced, so hopefully the coaches can get one or two decent opponents to come play at the Barn. I can't tell if that will be tougher or easier immediately following a Sweet 16 run. Depends on how other coaches think I guess.

 

[DietCokeFan]

Kansas would be coming to the Barn this year, right?

 

[BigTenGuy]

Kansas would be coming to the Barn this year, right?

And Kansas State in Sioux Falls and Marquette in Milwaukee.