NCAA Super regional
gophers vs. oregon
Best-of-three series in Eugene, Ore.
Game 1: 9 p.m. Saturday, ESPN2
Game 2: 4 p.m. Sunday, ESPN
Game 3: 7 p.m., ESPN2 (if necessary)
series notes
This is the Gophers' first appearance in a Super Regional. Minnesota (44-10) is the 16th overall seed in the tournament. ... The Ducks (52-7-1) are the No. 1 overall seed. They went 3-0 in regional play last weekend, winning by a combined score of 24-2. ... The Eugene winner advances with seven other teams to the College World Series in Oklahoma City.
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