Gophers 65, North Dakota State 37

Guards give U women an energy jolt

It was a mismatch.

Defense picked up the slack on a cold shooting night, and that was enough to keep the Bison at a distance.

Gophers reaching higher at Thanksgiving tournament

Gophers to play in California

Success against an elite field in Anaheim can help the Gophers boost their NCAA résumé early.

Mbakwe's court date pushed back to January

The attorney for Gophers forward Trevor Mbakwe is having trouble lining up witnesses who could support the player's defense on assault charges.

Photo right: Trevor Mbakwe

76 Classic: Five story lines

What to watch as the Gophers take on a tough field in the 76 Classic in Anaheim.

Division III football: Coe at St. Thomas (noon Saturday)

Change launches Wartman, Tommies on a two-year roll

New coach Glenn Caruso wasted no time installing the junior at his original position, and St. Thomas has been a running force ever since.

Photo right: Ben Wartman

Lucia frustrated, trying to stay positive

"After watching the video and looking at the last four to six games, I can honestly say we deserve better," Don Lucia said on his radio show Monday night.

Photo right: Don Lucia

Baylor's Griner becomes 7th woman to dunk

For Baylor freshman sensation Brittney Griner, it was just another dunk. Something she is used to doing.

Photo right: Brittney Griner dunks

Gonzaga 74, Wisconsin 61

Bouldin scores 18 as Gonzaga beats Wisconsin

Led by Matt Bouldin's 18 points, four players scored in double digits and Gonzaga advanced to the championship game of the Maui Invitational with a convincing 74-61 victory over Wisconsin on Tuesday night.