Men's basketball

Gophers knock off No. 12 Butler 82-73

Led by Colton Iverson's double-double by halftime, Minnesota steadily built up a double-digit lead and made enough free throws to hang on at the end.

Photo right: Surrounded

Gophers' 100th wrestling season could be special

Coach J Robinson has wrestlers with the potential to win a national title, which could help the team do the same.

A healthy knee, but not a healthy goal total for Matson

Taylor Matson is not a superstitious hockey player. Otherwise, the Gophers center might want to be scratched from the lineup Friday.

Gophers have chance for image-building

Lawrence Westbrook (right)

Many eyes will be on the 76 Classic tournament in Anaheim, Calif., where the U can sway the NCAA selection committee by beating a ranked team or two.

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

Maui Invitational final: Gonzaga 61, Cincinnati 59 (OT)

Gonzaga wins Maui title, beats Cincinnati

Robert Sacre scored 14 points and Gonzaga won the Maui Invitational for the first time in three tries, beating Cincinnati 61-59 in overtime Wednesday night at the Lahaina Civic Center.

Cancun Challenge final: No. 5 Kentucky 73, Stanford 65 (OT)

Wall scores 23 to lead Wildcats

Freshman sensation John Wall scored a season-best 23 points, including clutch shots in the final minute that sent the game to overtime, and No. 5 Kentucky closed with an eight-point run for a 73-65 victory over gritty Stanford on Wednesday night in the championship game of the Cancun Challenge at the Moon Palace Resort.

Johnson leads No. 22 Minnesota over No. 12 Butler

Damian Johnson had 18 points and No. 22 Minnesota earned its first win away from home this season, beating No. 12 Butler 82-73 on Thursday in the first round of the 76 Classic.