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March 13, 2014 at 3:40AM
Minnesota's Daquein McNeil. ] UM Gophers vs. Penn State basketball. Minnesota won 81-63. (MARLIN LEVISON/STARTRIBUNE(mlevison@startribune.com)
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Red Lake made its first trip to the boys' basketball state tournament 17 years ago. Read about that historic season from a former student manager, who shared his recollections on startribune.com.

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The term "must-win game" gets tossed around lightly, but Gophers vs. Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament qualifies. A win keeps Minnesota's NCAA hopes alive. 5:30 p.m., ESPN2.

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