GOPHERS' HOME STRETCH
Where they stand: With two weeks remaining in the Big Ten regular season, the Gophers have a .733 winning percentage atop the Big Ten, giving them a slight lead over Indiana (.722), Nebraska (.667) and Ohio State (.667).
What's next: The Gophers will be at Siebert Field the next two weekends for three-game series with Nebraska (Friday-Sunday) and Illinois (May 16-18).
What's at stake: The conference's top six teams advance to the Big Ten Tournament at Target Field, May 22-25, and the top two teams receive a first-round bye.
JOE CHRISTENSEN
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