Gopher NC schedule update (add Bemidji State exhibition)

[SelectionSunday]

Gophers will open the season Nov. 1 vs. Bemidji State, followed by Augustana (Nov. 7).

Game with South Dakota State has been confirmed, likely in November, but no official date has been set. Still haven't received confirmation Gophers will play NDSU but am keeping Bison on the schedule.

What we know or has been reported about the Gophs' 2011-12 nonconference schedule, with a bit of conjecture (quarterfinal Old Spice opponent). Last season's RPI is noted in parentheses.

2011-12 Gopher NC Sked
Nov. 1: Bemidji State -- exhibition
Nov. 7: Augustana -- exhibition

Nov. 12: Bucknell (#79)
Nov. 24: vs. Texas Tech (#165) -- a guess for Old Spice Classic quarterfinals
Nov. 25: vs. Dayton (#70), Indiana State (#84), Fairfield (#97), Arizona State (#161), DePaul (#234) or Wake Forest (#260) -- Old Spice Classic 2nd round
Nov. 27: vs. Dayton (#70), Indiana State (#84), Fairfield (#97), Arizona State (#161), DePaul (#234) or Wake Forest (#260) -- Old Spice Classic 3rd round
Nov. 30: Virginia Tech (#62) -- B1G/ACC Challenge
Dec. 3: USC (#67)
Date TBD: St. Peter's (#92)
Date TBD: Fairfield (#97) -- Old Spice Classic preliminary (not part of bracket)
Date TBD: South Dakota State (#183)
Date TBD: North Dakota State (#238)

Regular-Season Home Opponents TBD = 3.

Current Projected Average RPI of ALL Nonconference Opponents: 122.875
Current Projected Average RPI of HOME Nonconference Opponents: 116.857

2010-11 Final Average RPI of ALL Nonconference Opponents: 153.25
2010-11 Final Average RPI of HOME Nonconference Opponents: 181.5

 

[Calgoph]

Gophers exhibition with Augustana Vikings is scheduled for Nov. 7th per Augie website.

http://www.goaugie.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball&

 

[SelectionSunday]

Thanks Calgoph. Added to schedule.

 

[dlw4gophers]

Nov. 12 the football team is home vs becky. What happened to no BB or Hockey on football Saturday?

 

[SelectionSunday]

Good point.

Last I heard the Bucknell game was moved from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12. Have to believe the Bucknell game will end up being on the 11th, the official opening night for college basketball.