Gophers' depth charge sinks Butler

The Gophers got plenty of contributions from throughout their roster to take down a top-15 team on a neutral court for the second consecutive season.

Photo right: Surrounded

Gophers have dominating night

The Gophers attacked the glass. They blocked and altered shots. They defended the three-point line. They outscored Butler in the paint 28-16. They got 46 points from their bench. They forced 21 turnovers against a Butler team that doesn't turn the ball over very often.

Photo right: Ralph Sampson III rejects a Bulldog

Wrestling: Cal State-Bakersfield at Gophers (7 p.m. Saturday, Williams Arena)

U's 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.

Photo right: Dustin Schlatter (left)

College Hockey Showcase: Gophers at Michigan (6:30 p.m. FSN)

A healthy knee, but not a healthy goal total for U's Matson

Taylor Matson (9)

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

Area college football: Saturday's playoff games

Defending D-II champ UMD faces Grand Valley State, while St. Thomas plays host to Coe in the D-III playoffs.

No. 3 Texas 49, Texas A&M 39

No. 3 Texas wins a wild one over Texas A&M

Colt McCoy (12) celebrates

Colt McCoy threw four touchdown passes and dashed 65 yards for another score, and No. 3 Texas overcame a huge game by Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson to wrap up an undefeated regular season with a 49-39 win over the Aggies on Thursday night.

No. 15 Michigan 83, Creighton 76 (OT)

Harris scores 20 as No. 15 Michigan wins in OT

Manny Harris had 20 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to lead No. 15 Michigan to an 83-76 overtime win over Creighton at the Old Spice Classic on Thursday.

Photo right: Laval Lucas-Perry

Texas A&M 69, No. 19 Clemson 60