Matthew Hurt, a 6-foot-9, 205-pound sophomore forward from Rochester (MN) John Marshall, is considered Minnesota’s top player in the Class of 2019. Hurt comes from a basketball family. His older brother, Michael, is a current freshman at Minnesota and was ranked as the number two senior in the state last season. Matthew Hurt is averaging 29.4 points, […] READ MORE
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House’s Report: Gophers fall 81-72 to Middle Tennessee State in the NCAA Tournament
The Minnesota Golden Gophers were stifled by the 1-3-1 zone defense of the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Blue Raiders cruised past the Golden Gophers, 81-72, on the heels of an impressive 19-point performance by Reggie Upshaw. Minnesota was dominated in nearly every phase of […] READ MORE
Gophers Get 5 Seed, Face Middle Tennessee State in Opening Round of NCAA Tournament
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team is headed back to theNCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, as they will travel to Milwaukee, Wis. Minnesota earned the No. 5 seed in the South region and will face 12-seed Middle Tennessee State on Thursday. This marks the team’s first appearance in the Big Dance since 2013. The Gophers […] READ MORE
House’s Report: Turnovers plague the Gophers in an 84-77 loss to Michigan
Eleven turnovers plagued the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ chances to knock off the Michigan Wolverines in the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament Saturday. Minnesota had five players in double figures, but hot shooting by the Wolverines was tough for the Gophers to stop in an 84-77 loss. Minnesota will now await their NCAA Tournament seed […] READ MORE
House’s Report: Gophers grind out a 63-58 win over Michigan State
The Minnesota Golden Gophers kicked off the Big Ten Tournament with a 63-58 victory over Michigan State in the quarterfinals. Reggie Lynch led the Gophers with 16 points, four rebounds, and five blocks. The Gophers managed to fend off a relentless Michigan State team, highlighted by freshman Miles Bridges. Minnesota advanced to the semifinals of the Big […] READ MORE
House’s Report: Gophers grind out a 63-58 win over Michigan State
The Minnesota Golden Gophers started the Big Ten Tournament with a 63-58 victory over Michigan State in the quarterfinals. Reggie Lynch led the Gophers with 16 points, four rebounds, and five blocks. The Gophers managed to fend off a relentless Michigan State team, highlighted by freshman Miles Bridges. The Gophers advanced to the semifinals of […] READ MORE
Q&A: Lakeville North Sophomore Tyler Wahl Attends Gophers Game, Talks Recruiting
Tyler Wahl, a 6-foot-6 sophomore forward from Lakeville (MN) North, is considered the number five prospect in the Class of 2019. Wahl is averaging 9.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game as he has helped Lakeville North to a 23-2 start. He scored in double figures in 11 of 25 games, including […] READ MORE
House’s Report: Gophers fall in Madison, 66-49
The Minnesota Golden Gophers closed the season with a 66-49 loss against the Wisconsin Badgers. Nate Mason led the Gophers with 17 points and Amir Coffey added 13. Minnesota finished with 11 regular season Big Ten wins and their eight-game winning streak was snapped. The Gophers haven’t won at the Kohl Center against Wisconsin in […] READ MORE
Q&A: Gophers Big Man Commit Daniel Oturu Talks Gophers, Junior Season and More
Daniel Oturu, a 6-foot-9 junior center from St. Paul (MN) Cretin-Derham Hall, committed to Minnesota last month, picking the Gophers over from Kansas, Nebraska, Baylor, Georgia Tech and Memphis. Oturu is one of the top big men in the Midwest in the Class of 2018 and is considered the number two prospect from Minnesota […] READ MORE
House’s Report: Gophers Roll Past Nebraska, Extend Winning Steak to Eight Games
The Minnesota Golden Gophers rolled past the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Williams Arena for their eighth straight win. Nate Mason led the Gophers with 25 points as Minnesota knocked off the Huskers, 88-73. Minnesota shot 56% from the floor and cruised to their 11th Big Ten win and 23rd overall victory of the season. The Rundown […] READ MORE