Game Preview: Gophers at Nebraska 3/6/13

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The rv/rv Minnesota Golden Gophers (20-9, 8-8) try for their third win in a row Wednesday night at Nebraska (13-16, 4-12). The Huskers will be playing their last game at the Bob Devaney Center which has been their home for 37 years. Game time is set for 8:06pm CT and this one can be viewed on the Big […] READ MORE


More Than a Number: Mbakwe’s 8.8 Rebounds per Game

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Trevor Mbakwe’s 2012-13 performance on both the defensive and offensive glass puts him in elite company. The Gophers’ forward is pulling down 24% of his defensive rebound opportunities and over 16% of his offensive chances. (Photo: Tom Olmscheid / AP Photo) READ MORE



Road to Selection Sunday: Affinity For March Madness Started With Joe Ponsetto, Now Includes Championship Week

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Enjoy the Madness. … it starts Tuesday! THERE WILL BE TIME FOR SLEEP IN APRIL, Minn. — Wanna’ know how I know the “most wonderful time of the year” (R.I.P., Andy Williams) is just around the corner? I know March Madness is peaking through the dirt-covered snow when every year in about the third week of February — without exception […] READ MORE


Game Preview: Gophers vs. Penn State 3/2/13

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D.J. Newbill and the Penn State Nittany Lions (9-18, 1-14) visit Williams Arena on Senior Day after upsetting #4 Michigan on Wednesday. The Minnesota Golden Gophers 19-9, 7-8) are coming off an impressive win of their own after beating #1 Indiana on Tuesday. Now, it’s back to work for both squads. Tip off is scheduled for […] READ MORE



Post Game Quotes After Gophers Amazing Win!!!!!!

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Trevor was in full blown BEAST MODE in Gophers win!! Post game press conference notes from Nadine Babu:   I’ve never seen a media frenzie around the Gophers like this. The media room was so packed, many of the #Gopher reporters had to set up their recorders and wait outside the room. Once again, this […] READ MORE


Minnesota Takes Down Top Ranked Indiana, 77-73

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It was an incredible night at The Barn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trevor Mbakwe had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help Minnesota take down No. 1 Indiana 77-73 on Tuesday night, the seventh time the top-ranked team in The Associated Press’ poll has lost a game this season. Andre Hollins added 16 points for the Gophers (19-9, 7-8 […] READ MORE


Game Preview: Gophers vs. Indiana 2/26/13

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers (18-9, 6-8) have been struggling but could get things back on track quickly with a win over #1/#1 Indiana (24-3, 12-2). The Hoosiers visit Williams Arena Tuesday night at 6pm CT. The game will be carried on ESPN. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images) READ MORE


The Good, The Bad and The Interesting: The Chief Wiggum Edition

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Aside from the season-saving victory against Wisconsin, though, there is one tiny shred of silver lining in the recent struggles – the emergence of Elliott Eliason. Is this ride over yet? Exactly one month ago Minnesota was sitting pretty with a shiny 15-3 record; they’d accrued two tough conference wins over Michigan State and Illinois, […] READ MORE