Thursday's win was a long time coming for Gophers

February 19, 2016 — 12:09am

The last time the Gophers had …

Won a game: Dec. 16 vs. Chicago State

Won a Big Ten game: Feb. 26, 2015, at Michigan State

Won a Big Ten home game: Feb. 7, 2015, vs. Purdue

Defeated a ranked team: Feb. 25, 2014, vs. No. 20 Iowa

Defeated a top-10 team: Jan. 22, 2014, vs. No. 9 Wisconsin

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