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DeLaSalle Sophomore Casmir “Cash” Chavis Gets Early Attention
Casmir “Cash” Chavis, a 6-foot-2 sophomore guard from Minneapolis (MN) DeLaSalle is one of the state’s top players in the Class of 2024. Chavis scored 21 points in the Islanders’ 61-58 loss to #1 ranked Class AAA Totino-Grace in the Breakdown Big 12 Classic and had ten in their 61-58 loss to Minneapolis South […] READ MORE
Notre Dame OL Quinn Carroll comes home and commits to Gophers
Jan. 5, 2021: The Gophers’ busy Tuesday in the transfer portal was highlighted by Edina, Minn. native and former Notre Dame OL Quinn Carroll opting to return home, committing to Minnesota. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Recruiting news often seems to come in bunches, and Tuesday was no different. Hours after landing a commitment from […] READ MORE
Minnesota adds Vanderbilt DL Lorenza Surgers from the transfer portal
Jan. 5, 2021: Vanderbilt transfer defensive lineman Lorenza Surgers committed to the University of Minnesota, Tuesday, becoming the third player to join the Gophers from the transfer portal this offseason. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The transfer portal never sleeps! 6-foot-5, 265 pounds defensive lineman Lorenza Surgers is the latest player to join the Maroon & Gold. After […] READ MORE
Gophers struggle against Cockburn and Illinois losing 76-53
Jan. 4, 2021: A 13-day layoff seemed to hurt the Gophers, falling () to Illinois in their first game since Dec. 23. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: In a night where Minnesota brought back their old-school benches, the Gophers struggled out of the gate. After an early 8-0 Illinois run, […] READ MORE
Hopkins Junior Taylor Woodson Talks Recruitment
Taylor Woodson, a 6-foot junior guard from Hopkins (MN) High is ranked as the second-best junior in Minnesota by Prep Hoops and is the #27 player in the country in the Class of 2023, according to ESPN. Woodson has scored in double figures in seven of eight games this season and is averaging 16.0 […] READ MORE
Five Highs and Lows of the Gopher Season
–> Follow Noel on Twitter: @n0elthompson Highs: Gophers take back the axe. With the chance of going to Indianapolis as the Big Ten West champion destroyed by Nebraska being Nebraska the night before, Minnesota could’ve laid an egg against their main rival but they sure didn’t. Wisconsin entered the game with the best defense in the […] READ MORE
Minnesota beats West Virginia 18-6 to win Guaranteed Rate Bowl
Dec. 28, 2021: Minnesota pulled out all of the stops, taking down the Mountaineers 18-6 to finish the 2021 season 9-4 and Guaranteed Rate Bowl Champions. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First-Quarter: The Gophers defense opened the game without skipping a beat, forcing a quick West Virginia three-and-out. As it looked like […] READ MORE
Western Kentucky transfer CB Beanie Bishop commits to Gophers
Dec. 23, 2021: The Gophers have opened the transfer portal period on fire, adding Western Kentucky CB Beanie Bishop to a position group that was a major question mark heading into the offseason. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Cornerback was clearly a position group that the Gophers wanted to improve this offseason. After adding Abilene […] READ MORE
Minnesota v. West Virginia: Guaranteed Rate Bowl Preview
Dec. 23, 2021: After an up-and-down 8-4 season, the Gophers will put a bow on their 2021 campaign with a Guaranteed Rate Bowl matchup against West Virginia. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Broadcast Info: Date: Tues., Dec. 28 TV channel: ESPN Time of kickoff: 9:15 p.m. (CST) Broadcast team: Dave Flemming (play-by-play) & Rod Gilmore (color) […] READ MORE