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Big Gophers comeback at Penn State creates positive momentum
Four things learned during the rally from a 16-point deficit includes new success playing on the road and more evidence of a second-half standout.
Single-session tickets on sale for Big Ten men's basketball
Minneapolis is hosting the event for the first time in its 27-year history and the Gophers play on Thursday morning.
'Clarkies' converge in downtown Minneapolis for Big Ten tournament
Fans of star Iowa hoopster Caitlin Clark were well-represented among the downtown crowds gathering for the women's basketball tournament at Target Center.
Gallery: Gophers women's basketball loses 76-67 to Michigan
The Minnesota Gophers women's basketball lost 76-57 to the Michigan Wolverines in round two of the NCAA Big Ten Tournament at the Target Center in Minneapolis on March 7, 2024.
Fan guide to Minneapolis events during Big Ten women's basketball tournament
The fun expands beyond Target Center with opportunities to shop, listen to music, eat, drink and even volunteer.
Gallery: Gophers women's basketball 77, Rutgers 69
The Gophers defeated Rutgers 77-69 in the first round of the Big Ten women's basketball tournament Wednesday night at Target Center.
Gallery: Indiana 70, Gophers men's basketball 58
The Gophers men's basketball team lost to the Indiana Hoosiers 70-58 on Wednesday night at Williams Arena
Gallery: Gophers 69, North Dakota 65
The Minnesota Gophers women's basketball defeated North Dakota State Bison 69-65 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis in the NCAA WNIT Super 16 game on March 29, 2024.
Gallery: Big Ten Gophers men lose 77-67 to Michigan State
The Gophers mens basketball team lost to the Michigan State Spartans 77-67 in the Big Ten basketball tournament Thursday March 14, 2024, at Target Center in Minneapolis.
Find the latest University of Minnesota men's basketball stats, rosters and game information along with NCAA scores, standings and schedule.
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Photos: Gophers women's basketball trounced by Iowa's Caitlin Clark 108-60
The University of Minnesota Gophers women's basketball team battled Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
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Caitlin Clark could break the all-time NCAA scoring record in Minneapolis
The Iowa standout is 74 points away from tying Pete Maravich's college career record of 3,667. She has one additional game before the Hawkeyes play the Gophers at Williams Arena on Wednesday.
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Gallery: Gophers beat Ohio State 88-79
University of Minnesota men's basketball played Ohio State at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
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Caitlin Clark, the pride of Iowa, is the buzz of social media
Everyone's talking about Caitlin Clark, who will be playing in Minneapolis at the end of the month and again in March.
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Heyer, Gophers put Spartans on ice in 69-50 victory
Following a one-sided loss earlier in the week, the Gophers went on a giant run early and never looked back against Michigan State. Mallory Heyer led the way with 18 points and 15 rebounds.
Photos: Timberwolves beat Utah Jazz 123-95
The Minnesota Timberwolves played against the Utah Jazz at Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Minnesota college sports goes well beyond the Gophers. Here's a guide to the conferences that include the state's Division II and Division III programs.
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LeBron James makes surprise appearance at high school in Rochester
The NBA star has been in the area as his son receives treatment at Mayo Clinic, and has been using Lourdes High School as a workout space.
Gallery: Wolves fall to Lakers 123-111
The Minnesota Timberwolves played the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Target Center in Minneapolis.
Photos: Gophers men's basketball defeats Chicago State 58-55
Minnesota Gophers men's basketball played against the Chicago State Cougars at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Thursday, December 22, 2022.
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Photos: Timberwolves beat Lakers 111-102
The Minnesota Timberwolves played the Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center in Minneapolis on Friday, October 28, 2022.
Photos: Lynx fall to Connecticut Sun
The Minnesota Lynx lost to the Connecticut Sun 94-84 at Target Center in Minneapolis on Friday, July 22, 2022.
TV & Media
'Only Murders in the Building' doesn't kill the second time around
What our critics are watching this week.
Colleges
How to get around Minneapolis during the Final Four? We've got you covered
Here is your guide to getting to the NCAA Women's Final Four games and events, and getting around downtown.
Gophers Basketball
Green Bay coach knows his Big Ten, thinks U can do well in conference
Will Ryan, the son of former Badgers coach Bo Ryan, says Mnnesota 'can finish pretty high in the Big Ten.' His Green Bay team plays the Gophers today at The Barn.
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Weren't gonna win 'em all. So what did Gophers learn from losing?
Ben Johnson knew the day would come soon when he had to give his first locker room speech after a Gophers basketball loss.
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Gophers biggest frontcourt challenge yet will be Mississippi State's Tolu Smith
Pregame: Gophers men's hoops haven't faced a frontcourt yet like Sunday against the Bulldogs.
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Can the Gophers and Ben Johnson end lengthy road losing streak from Richard Pitino Era?
Pregame: Gophers men's basketball has a chance Tuesday at Pittsburgh to win the program's first true road game since 2019-20.
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Gophers men's basketball gameday preview: First true road game comes at Pittsburgh
The Gophers look to end a 12-game losing streak in true road games Tuesday at Pitt in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
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