TIPSHEET
Compiled by Ken Chia
KNOW THIS
Three of the top four scoring teams in college men's hockey are in the Big Ten: Penn State is first at 4.27 goals per game, Ohio State second at 4.14 and the Gophers, after their six-goal effort vs. the Buckeyes on Saturday, are fourth at 3.89.
WATCH THIS
Kansas last didn't win the Big 12 regular-season men's basketball title in 2004, Bill Self's first year as coach. The Jayhawks can come closer to their 13th in a row if they can beat West Virginia at home (8 p.m., ESPN).
RANDOM FANDOM
"Believe it or not, there is little that we can do about last year, let's move on. Molitor knows that the first month of the season is 'critical' for him. Falvey has done a fine job in a tough situation. Looking forward to a new start."
"jbrennanfl" on Twins spring training at startribune.com.
TWEETED
"If He's a 'cupcake' OKC … I'll take a Dozen to go"
— Gophers great Mychal Thompson, on Kevin Durant's return with the Warriors. (Son Klay's response: "Tell that guy to get off Twitter.")
