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
Minnesota Gophers Articles
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
Minnesota’s offense stalls at No. 18 Ohio State 70-45
Feb. 15, 2021: After leading by two at halftime, Minnesota’s offense collapsed in half No. 2 resulting in its fewest point total of the season 70-45. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: Traveling to Columbus, Ohio as (+13) point underdogs, Ben Johnson had the Gophers ready to play. Thanks to two early threes […] READ MORE
Gophers Complete The Sweep Over The Ohio State Buckeyes With More Rookie Magic
Feb. 12th, 2022: Gophers “we have what we need” in the sweep over the Ohio State Buckeyes. –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter With the departure of three of their best players off in China for the Olympics, some considered the Gophers’ chances to make a run in the Big Ten standings improbable. Yet for the […] READ MORE
Gophers’ Freshmen Step Up Again In 3-2 Victory Over The Big-Ten Leading Ohio State Buckeyes
Feb. 11th, 2022: Gophers fell down 1-0 early but stormed back with goals from three different rookies ending the Buckeyes seven-game unbeaten streak. –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter For the second-consecutive series opener, the Gophers have gotten solid production out of their rookies. This time the Gophers erased a one goal deficit with three straight […] READ MORE
Gophers hand Nebraska first B1G win of season 78-65
Feb. 9, 2021: After an incredibly dissapointing second-half performance against Iowa, the Gophers continued with two horrible halves of basketball continuing their worst stretch of the season. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: Nebraska came out on fire with its hair on fire. After three early Gophers turnovers, they trailed 9-2. […] READ MORE
Gophers suffer 8th loss in 9 games 71-59 to Iowa
Feb. 6, 2021: A putrid final 12 minutes, resulted in a 71-59 defeat for the Golden Gophers against their rival Iowa Hawkeyes. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: The Gophers came to Iowa City ready to play. Jumping out to a 7-0 lead it looked like they were hunting for an […] READ MORE