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House Report: Marcus Carr scores 21 points, but Gophers fall to Wisconsin 71-69
All season, the dynamic duo of Daniel Oturu and Marcus Carr has carried the Gophers. Despite playing a large volume of minutes, Minnesota’s top players continue to fight. The trend continued during Sunday’s game in Madison. Oturu scored 26 points and snatched 12 rebounds in a 71-69 loss to Wisconsin. The Gophers led by one […] READ MORE
House Report: Gophers’ 17-point lead erased in a 74-73 loss to No. 9 Maryland
Photo: University of Minnesota by: Daniel House During critical Big Ten games, the Gophers have watched four double-digit leads dwindle away in the second half. Inefficient offensive possessions, missed free throws and turnovers made a difference in each of those matchups. The trend continued during Wednesday’s 74-73 loss to No. 9 Maryland. The Gophers […] READ MORE
House Report: Carr and Oturu’s efficient performances spark Gophers’ 83-57 win over Northwestern
Photo: University of Minnesota After dropping three consecutive games, the Gophers have their backs against the wall. The margin for error is nonexistent if Minnesota wants to keep its postseason hopes alive. When the Gophers needed it most, guard Marcus Carr and center Daniel Oturu delivered. Oturu scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, […] READ MORE
House Report: Poor late-game execution costs the Gophers in a 58-55 loss to No. 21 Iowa
When the Gophers hosted No. 21 Iowa, two of the country’s top post players met. Daniel Oturu and Luka Garza didn’t disappoint in front of a sellout crowd at Williams Arena. With its NCAA Tournament hopes dangling by a thread, Minnesota led by eight points with 5:25 remaining. After a deep 3-pointer by Payton Willis, […] READ MORE
House Report: Daniel Oturu scores a career-high 32 points in Gophers’ loss to No. 22 Penn State
by: Daniel House Photo: University of Minnesota Big Ten road games are never easy, especially when your opponent is on a five-game winning streak. For the first time since 2011, Penn State sold out Saturday’s game at Bryce Jordan Center. In front of a hostile crowd, two top Big Ten players traded punches. Forward […] READ MORE
Four Gophers Invited to the NFL Scouting Combine
by: Daniel House Photo Credit: University of Minnesota Four Gophers players have received invites to the NFL Scouting Combine later this month. Edge rusher Carter Coughlin, wide receiver Tyler Johnson, linebacker Kamal Martin and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. will participate in the event, which begins on Feb. 24 in Indianapolis. During these workouts, scouts […] READ MORE
House Report: Payton Willis guides the Gophers to a 70-52 win over Wisconsin
Within a crowded Big Ten race, Wednesday’s game between Minnesota and Wisconsin felt like it could define the remainder of each team’s season. The difference between a February win and loss is significant, especially in an ultra-competitive conference. After recently struggling to find the bottom of the net, Minnesota put together one of its most […] READ MORE
Analysis: Gophers receive a commitment from Illinois tight end Jameson Geers
by: Daniel House Photo via: Hudl The Gophers have received a commitment from Illinois tight end Jameson Geers. He chose Minnesota over offers from Iowa, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Illinois, Louisville, Purdue and others. The 6-foot-5, 223-pound tight end ranks No. 19 nationally among tight ends in the 2021 class, according to 24/7 Sports Rankings. At the Opening […] READ MORE
House Report: Gophers’ comeback effort falls short in a 59-51 loss to No. 19 Illinois
Sometimes the ball won’t fall through the net. When Minnesota traveled to Champaign for Thursday’s showdown with No. 19 Illinois, opportunties kept clanking off the rim. During a game filled with shooting valleys, the Gophers and Fighting Illini both shot under 31 percent in the first half. However, when it was needed most, Illinois […] READ MORE