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COVID-19 issues force Notre Dame out of NCAA hockey tournament
The Fighting Irish were in the tournament as a replacement for another school, St. Lawrence, that also had to bow out because of a coronavirus outbreak.
Gophers
Gophers vs. Bueckers? U will play inaugural Women's Battle 4 Atlantis
The tournament, scheduled for November in the Bahamas, has a field that includes Minnesota, Connecticut and South Carolina.
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Starting times changed: Gophers, Mankato pushed back one hour
In the West Regional in Loveland, Colo. on Saturday, Minnesota will play Nebraska Omaha at 9 p.m. and MSU Mankato will now play at 4 p.m.
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State of hockey: Thriving. Gophers, all 4 other Minnesota schools in NCAA field
It's the first time all five Minnesota men's hockey programs have qualified for the tournament. The Gophers play Omaha in the first round of the 16-team tournament.
Colleges
Souhan: NCAA contempt for women's basketball shows in weight room debacle
When NCAA women's basketball players showed up in San Antonio, they were reminded that they are afterthoughts.
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Final Bracketology: Projecting the NCAA men's hockey field before Sunday night's announcement
This year, projecting the field becomes a lot more of an inexact science because the selection committee's subjective opinions on teams will decide the 10 at-large teams. Here's a stab at what might happen.
Colleges
Souhan: Want Minnesotans to cheer? Look to a Pennsylvania school
Lehigh University won the Patriot League tournament to earn a berth in the NCAA women's tournament. The team has six Minnesota players on its roster.
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March Madness: Go deep into the tournaments with our guide to the games
TV listings, score updates, point spreads, Minnesotans to track and more. Here's a place to keep up with all of the NCAA basketball tournament action.
Colleges
Lake Superior State wins WCHA title
Saturday's game might have marked the final installment of the WCHA men's tournament. Seven teams are leaving the conference for the new CCHA, which starts play in the 2021-22 season.
Colleges
Wisconsin wins women's Frozen Four
Daryl Watts got the winner in overtime, her 19th goal of the season.
Colleges
A look at Lehigh's Minnesota connections
The Mountain Hawks are seeded 13th and open up against West Virginia on Sunday. This is what coach Sue Troyan had to say about the six Minnesotans on the team.
Colleges
Neal: Suggs' march to history with Gonzaga set to begin Saturday
Jalen Suggs' family will be in attendance, although his father has a lot of driving ahead of him.
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Edina's Bowlby, Gophers' Zumwinkle and UMD duo among All-America selections
Grace Bowlby, a defender for Wisconsin, earned first-team honors.
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Even in defeat, UMD women showed they belong among hockey's elite
The Bulldogs lost 3-2 late in overtime to top-ranked Northeastern in a thrilling national semifinal, a sign that the program is back among the elite.
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Pitino lands six-year deal in New Mexico, impact on Gophers buyout unclear
Richard Pitino spoke to a crowd gathered on New Mexico's football field about his new program and the ending of his time in Minnesota.
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Minnesota Duluth loses overtime heartbreaker in Women's Frozen Four
Top-seeded Northeastern overcame a 2-0 deficit and defeated the Bulldogs 3-2 in overtime.
Colleges
Twins' Garver wishes Pitino well with hometown Lobos
Mitch Garver roots for Colorado these days but played baseball at the University of New Mexico, Richard Pitino's new home.
Colleges
Five potential Gophers coaching candidates to watch in the NCAA tournament
When Gophers athletic director Mark Coyle introduces the next men's basketball coach, it could be someone roaming the sidelines at this year's NCAA tournament.
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Pitino takes over at New Mexico, looks to revitalize Lobos
Richard Pitino is barely taking over at New Mexico and he's already fielding a challenge for his Lobos.
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