March 2, 2021: In the penultimate game of the Gophers regular season, Jamison Battle’s heroics were not enough falling 84-73. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: Payton Willis came off the bus with something to prove for the Gophers. After a 19-point second-half performance on Sunday against Indiana, he scored the first eight […] READ MORE
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Minnesota falls short 84-79 to Indiana on Senior Night
Feb. 27, 2021: After trailing by as many as 25 points, the Gophers were able to come all the way back and be within one possession of Indiana, until ultimately coming up short. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: Sunday’s contest start at a quick offensive pace. In his final game […] READ MORE
Gophers Score Eight En Route To Another Big Ten Regular Season Championship
Feb. 26th, 2022: Seniors Grant Cruikshank, Sammy Walker, and Blake McLaughlin each pick up a point in the 8-0 blowout win over the Wisconsin Badgers. –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – In a game of even more storylines, the Gophers blew the Wisconsin Badgers out of the water with a final score of 8-0. Gophers […] READ MORE
Gophers’ Captain Ben Meyers Shines In The 5-0 Win Over Wisconsin
Feb. 25th, 2022: Junior goaltender Justen Close earned his first career shutout stopping 20 in the 5-0 win. Ben Meyers picked up the natural hat trick as well as going 14/17 on the faceoff dot. –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – In a game full of storylines, Gophers’ captain Ben Meyers led the way […] READ MORE
Gophers fall short 68-67, giving Wisconsin season sweep
Feb. 23, 2021: Ben Johnson opted to throw no hands in the direction of Greg Gard post game, following a 68-67 Gophers loss. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: In what was easily the best atmosphere of the season at the Barn, the Gophers came out with some energy, jumping out […] READ MORE
Loewe and Battle lead shorthanded Gophers over Northwestern 77-60
Feb. 19, 2021: Without their starting PG Payton Willis (COVID protocols), the Gophers stepped up and picked up a much-needed win over Northwestern 77-60. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: Without Payton Willis (COVID protocols), the Gophers started Saturday with a lot of energy. With all five starters getting on the board and recording an […] READ MORE
Comeback Complete: Gophers Win Their Sixth Straight With The Sweep Over Penn State
Feb. 19th, 2022: Senior forward Grant Cruikshank and Junior forward Ben Meyers lead the way with a combined five points between the two in the 6-4 comeback win over Penn State. –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter Comebacks are sweet, but this one felt a little sweeter. Coming into the series the Gophers have not won […] READ MORE
Gopher Men’s Hockey Update: Gophers Close Out Road Trip Against The Penn State Nittany Lions
Feb. 18th, 2022: After an eventful start to the week the Gophers take the ice in Pennsylvania to close out their road stint against the Penn State Nittany Lions –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter The boys of Maroon and Gold close out a four-game road stretch with a two-game series at Penn State. With game […] READ MORE
Gophers Beat Penn State: Continuing Their Winning Ways With Their Fifth Straight Win
Feb. 18th, 2022: Junior goaltender Justen Close proves yet again why he should be considered for the Mike Richter award with his career-high 37 saves in the Gophers’ fifth straight win. –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter The phrase “fast-paced hockey” could be used to describe Friday’s game between the two Big Ten teams. A little […] READ MORE
Gophers offensive struggles continue at Penn State 67-46
Feb. 17, 2021: Minnesota’s offense did not show up in a rare mid-afternoon tip-off against Penn State, resulting in 67-46 loss. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: It was a slow start for the Gophers, going 0-4 from the field, but Payton Willis scored five quick points (his same total against Ohio St.) […] READ MORE