While it was just an exhibition game for the Gophers tonight vs. The University of Minnesota-Duluth, it was great to see college basketball back at Williams Arena again. Minnesota played great en route to a 109-53 win with many positives to pick out for Coach Pitino and his team. With so many injuries last season […] READ MORE
Gopher Basketball Articles
By the Numbers: Gophers come back to Minnesota and take care of business in 38-31 win over Indiana
After last week’s loss to Nebraska, Minnesota was in desperate need of a victory in order to show fans that there is still hope in the 2018 season. With starting quarterback Zack Annexstad out, Tanner Morgan took the lead and played well in a rainy night at TCF Bank Stadium, throwing for over 300 yards. […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Gophers have strong three quarters, ultimately fall 30-14 to No. 3 Ohio State
If you believe there is any such thing as a moral victory, the Gophers defined it in the team’s 30-14 loss to No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday afternoon. A team most predicted to lose by 30 or more points, Minnesota came out and showed that when firing on all cylinders, they can compete with […] READ MORE
STORY: Gophers win 7-4 in Motzko’s first home game as head coach
Two hours before the Minnesota Golden Gophers home opener vs. No. 1 Minnesota Duluth, a Gophers fan named Tyler was waiting with a friend in line for mini donuts and a soda. As Tyler went to grab his change and his donuts, he looked over to his friend and said, “I am so happy Gopher […] READ MORE
By The Numbers: Hawkeyes ruin Gophers homecoming with 48-31 win over Minnesota
Who Hates Iowa? Whatever your thoughts are about the Gophers rival to the south, the Hawkeyes had Minnesota’s number on Saturday afternoon, coming away with a 48-31 victory in Minneapolis. Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley passed for over 300 yards and the Gophers didn’t have an answer on defense. Turnovers in key moments left any glimmer […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Maryland hands Gophers loss No. 1 in Minnesota’s first test away from TCF Bank Stadium
After an impressive 3-0 start to the season, P.J. Fleck and Co. were woken up quickly after a 42-13 loss to Maryland on Saturday afternoon. Zack Annexstad threw his first two interceptions in a Gophers uniform and Antoine Winfield Jr. went down early, remaining sidelined the rest of the game. Missed tackles and dropped passes […] READ MORE
By The Numbers: Gophers head into conference play undefeated after convincing win over Miami (OH)
It was hot. It was humid. It was win No. 3 for the Gophers football team at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon after a convincing 26-3 victory over Miami (OH). The Gophers special teams showed up in a big way all day long and Carter Coughlin and the defense made key plays to put […] READ MORE
By The Numbers: Gophers Advance to 2-0 Following 21-14 Win Over Bulldogs
After a 48-10 win over New Mexico State last Saturday, the Gophers knew that Fresno State was going to provide a bigger challenge. That challenge became even greater when star offensive player Rodney Smith left the game with a leg injury and didn’t return. Instead of getting down and worrying about Smith’s injury, Seth Green […] READ MORE
Q&A: East Ridge Big Man Ben Carlson Talks Recruiting, Gophers
Ben Carlson, a 6-foot-8 rising junior forward from East Ridge (MN) High, is one of the state’s top players in the Class of 2020. Carlson comes from an athletic family. His father, Marc, played college basketball at Iowa State and St. Cloud State. His mother, Sheri, was a volleyball All-American at St. Cloud State and is the school’s all-time leader […] READ MORE
Q&A: Matthew Hurt Talks Recruiting, College Decision Timing and More
Matthew Hurt, a 6-foot-9, 205-pound junior forward from Rochester (MN) John Marshall, is considered Minnesota’s top player in the Class of 2019 and is ranked fifth nationally by ESPN, Scout and Rivals. Hurt comes from a basketball family. His older brother, Michael, is a sophomore at Minnesota and was ranked as the number two […] READ MORE