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By the Numbers: Gophers Stifle Wildcats on Senior Day, 29-12
The Gophers came into Saturday’s against Northwestern as an underdog, outplaying the visiting Wildcats en route to a 29-12 victory. The Maroon and Gold improved to 8-3 on the year, and will face Wisconsin to finish out the regular season next week. 20 Field goals for Emmit Carpenter, this season. That ties Dan Nystrom’s season […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: Gophers, Minnesota State Set for Home-and-Home Series
No. 15 Minnesota State (7-4-1 overall, 5-4-1 WCHA) vs. No. 7 Minnesota (4-2-2 overall, 0-0-0 Big Ten) Date: Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 Location: Verizon Center | Mankato, Minn. Puck Drop: 7:07 p.m. CT TV: FOX Sports North Stream: FOX Sports Go Radio: MyTalk 107.1 FM, Gopher Radio Network Date: Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 Location: Mariucci […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Hosts Northwestern for Senior Day
Northwestern (5-5 overall, 4-3 Big Ten) at Minnesota (7-3 overall, 4-3 Big Ten) When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: BTN, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Pat Fitzgerald (11th season) Spread: Northwestern -1½, o/u: 45 INSIDE THE GAME Wildcats at a Glance Pat Fitzgerald is only 40 years old, […] READ MORE
Coffey’s Big Night Leads Gophers Past St. John’s
Through all of last season, the Gophers were struck in major turmoil that only produced eights wins in a rough year. As the loyal fan-base felt the negative effects of constant losing, the team vowed new changes to develop a winning environment. Four games into this season, the Gophers are starting to show progress of […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Controls Own B1G Destiny Heading to Nebraska
Minnesota (7-2 overall, 4-2 Big Ten) at No. 21 Nebraska (7-2 overall, 4-2 Big Ten) When: Saturday, 6:30 p.m. CT – Lincoln, Neb. Stadium: Memorial Stadium (90,000) TV/Radio: BTN, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Mike Riley (2nd season) Spread: Nebraska -7, o/u: 48 INSIDE THE GAME Huskers at a Glance Minnesota holds a 31-23-2 advantage against […] READ MORE
Gophers Vs Nebraska: Minnesota Controls Big Ten West Destiny
The Gophers have never had much luck in the Big Ten. At the very least, they have never really won their own share of the Big 10 since 1967. Looking at the college football championship picks, people rarely expect much from Minnesota. And for good reason; yet, it looks like things are changing for the […] READ MORE
By the Numbers: Gophers Continue Momentum With 44-31 Win Over Purdue
Saturday’s game had a chance to be an ugly stain following three-straight Minnesota wins, but Rodney Smith and the Gophers offense kept up the pressure, topping Purdue 44-31. The Gophers improved to 7-2, including a four-game conference-winning streak. BY THE NUMBERS 2 Field goals over 50 yards as Emmit Carpenter connected from 52 and 53 […] READ MORE
Pride on Ice Preview: College Hockey’s Best Rivalry Renewed
No. 3 North Dakota (5-2-0 overall, 0-2-0 NCHC) vs. No. 13 Minnesota (3-2-1 overall, 0-0-0 Big Ten) Date: Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 Location: Mariucci Arena | Minneapolis, Minn. Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. CT TV: FOX Sports North Radio: 1500 ESPN, Gopher Radio Network Stream: BTN2Go, FOX Sports Go Date: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 Location: Mariucci […] READ MORE
Gophers Game Preview: Minnesota Looks to Keep Rolling Against Purdue
Purdue (3-5 overall, 1-4 Big Ten) at Minnesota (6-2 overall, 3-2 Big Ten) When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. CT – Minneapolis, Minn. Stadium: TCF Bank Stadium (50,805) TV/Radio: BTN, KFAN 100.3 FM Coach: Gerad Paker (1st season) Spread: Minnesota -17, o/u: 57 INSIDE THE GAME Boilermakers at a Glance Purdue interim coach Gerad Paker took over […] READ MORE