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Q&A: Class of 2020 Big Man Dawson Garcia on Gophers: “They are really recruiting me hard right now.”
Dawson Garcia, a 6-foot-10, 200-pound sophomore forward from Prior Lake (MN) High, is one of the state’s top players in the Class of 2020. Garcia helped lead the Lakers to a 14-11 record last season, losing to Edina 75-69 in the first round of the Class AAAA Section 2 playoffs. Garcia averaged 8.8 […] READ MORE
House Report: Gophers battle with No. 10 Miami, fall 86-81
It’s not often the Barn is entertained with a top-15 matchup in late November. Miami and Minnesota was a treat for the fans in attendance and may be a preview for a future March matchup. Dewan Huell led the Miami with 23 points as the Hurricanes shot 56 percent in the second half. The Gophers […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Gophers Shutout by Badgers 31-0
It was a disappointing game from start to finish for the Gophers. The Minnesota offense couldn’t move the ball, and the explosive Wisconsin offense kept churning yards. In the end, the Gophers fell to Wisconsin, 31-0 to go 5-7 in the regular season. “[Wisconsin has] done this to pretty much everybody they played and tonight […] READ MORE
House Report: A strong defensive effort fuels the Gophers’ 69-51 win over UMass
The Gophers used pressure defense and three-point shooting to fuel a 69-51 win over UMass in the Barclays Center Classic. Jordan Murphy tallied another double-double, finishing with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Amir Coffey added ten points and the Gophers created ten key first half turnovers to improve their record to 5-0. Gophers get the […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: No. 6 Minnesota, No. 4 Notre Dame Meet as Conference Foes
No. 6 Minnesota (9-4-1 overall, 3-2-1-1 B1G) vs No. 4 Notre Dame (10-3-1 overall, 4-0-0 B1G) Date: Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 Location: Compton Family Ice Arena | South Bend, Ind. Puck Drop: 6:30 p.m. CT TV: NBC Sports Network Stream: NBCSports.com | TSNGO Radio: 1130 KTLK AM | 103.5 FM | Listen Online Date: Saturday, […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: A Lot on the Line in Gophers-Badgers Border Battle
No. 5 Wisconsin (11-0 overall, 8-0 B1G) at Minnesota (5-6 overall, 2-6 B1G) When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: ABC, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Paul Chryst (3rd season) Spread: Wisconsin -17, o/u: 43 INSIDE THE GAME Badgers at a Glance Saturday’s game marks the 127th matchup between […] READ MORE
House Report: Gophers run past Alabama A&M for a 100-57 win
The Gophers played host to one of the lowest ranked college basketball teams in the country on Tuesday night. They didn’t waste any time, jumping out to a 13-point lead on the heels of nine quick points by guard Nate Mason. Mason finished with 12 points and Jordan Murphy added 20 to lift the Gophers […] READ MORE
Q&A: Daniel Oturu on the U: “When that journey starts, I am going to try to leave my mark there.”
Daniel Oturu, a 6-foot-9 senior center from St. Paul (MN) Cretin-Derham Hall, committed to Minnesota in February, picking the Gophers over Kansas, Nebraska, Baylor, Georgia Tech and Memphis. He made it official by signing with Minnesota in the early signing period. Oturu is one of the top big men in the Midwest in the […] READ MORE
Q&A: Eden Prairie QB Cole Kramer Talks Recruiting and Heavy Family Ties to Gopher Sports
Cole Kramer, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound junior quarterback from Eden Prairie (MN) High, has helped lead the Eagles to an undefeated mark and a spot in the Class 6A semifinals. Kramer helped lead the Eagles to a 11-0 record this season. They face Maple Grove in the semifinals of the Class AAAAAA tournament Thursday. […] READ MORE