The Big Ten race
The Gophers are right in the hunt for a top-four finish in the Big Ten. That would give them a double-bye in the conference tournament. Here is how the top half of the standings looked heading into Sunday:
Overall Conf.
Maryland 21-3 10-1
Ohio State 20-5 9-3
Nebraska 17-7 8-3
Michigan 20-6 9-4
Gophers 18-6 7-4
Purdue 16-9 7-4
Iowa 19-6 7-5
the final stretch
Here’s a look at the Gophers’ final four regular-season games after Sunday:
Wednesday: vs. No. 21 Michigan. Gophers have lost three straight to the Wolverines.
Feb. 18: vs. No. 10 Maryland. U is 0-7 all-time vs. the Terrapins.
Feb. 20: vs. Indiana. Senior Day for Carlie Wagner, Jessie Edwards, Bryanna Fernstrom.
Feb. 25: at Illinois. The Illini are winless in the Big Ten.
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