Watch Joey King's tearful postgame interview

The Gophers' lone remaining senior couldn't hold back what Thursday night's upset victory over Maryland meant after a trying season in the Big Ten.

February 19, 2016 at 4:45AM
Joey King raised his arms to celebrate after Minnesota defeated Maryland
Joey King raised his arms to celebrate after Minnesota defeated Maryland (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Yes, it was just one win.

Yes, it was merely the only win so far for the Gophers late in this Big Ten season.

But don't tell senior Joey King that Thursday's upset victory over Maryland doesn't mean anything during this otherwise forgettable campaign.

Criticize fans storming the court after 13 conference losses. Mock all the high-fives and selfies at Williams Arena. But let King, the only senior remaining on the Gophers roster, have his moment.

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Brian Stensaas

Multiplatform Editing Team Leader

Brian Stensaas has been with the Minnesota Star Tribune since 2004. He is a Multiplatform Editing Team Leader, with reporting experience covering high school sports, the NHL, NBA and professional golf.

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