Gophers start summer workouts looking to build off Sweet 16 run
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team is back on campus for summer workouts, and so far, there’s a lot of smiles for the Gophers on the court. That’s what happens when the program is coming off its first run to the NCAA Sweet 16 in 21 years.
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team is back on campus for summer workouts, and so far, there’s a lot of smiles for the Gophers on the court. That’s what happens when the program is coming off its first run to the NCAA Sweet 16 in 21 years.
Gophers sign Dawn Plitzuweit to contract extension through 2032 season
The University of Minnesota is locking in head coach Dawn Plitzuweit for the long haul after a historic run for women’s basketball.
The University of Minnesota is locking in head coach Dawn Plitzuweit for the long haul after a historic run for women’s basketball.
Gophers basketball to host St. Thomas men's and women's games in 2026-27
The Gopher men’s and women’s basketball teams will host St. Thomas during the 2026-27 season.
The Gopher men’s and women’s basketball teams will host St. Thomas during the 2026-27 season.
Lawmakers roll out legislation college sports reform
After months of delays, lawmakers on Capitol Hill have rolled out bipartisan legislation aimed at overhauling college sports amid the growing controversy over NIL payments and rights. FOX's Darren Botelho has more.
After months of delays, lawmakers on Capitol Hill have rolled out bipartisan legislation aimed at overhauling college sports amid the growing controversy over NIL payments and rights. FOX's Darren Botelho has more.
Gophers basketball announces 2026-27 Big Ten home, road opponents
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team will embark on Year 2 of the Niko Medved area next season. On Tuesday, the Big Ten announced home and road opponents for the 20-game league slate.
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team will embark on Year 2 of the Niko Medved area next season. On Tuesday, the Big Ten announced home and road opponents for the 20-game league slate.
NCAA expanding March Madness college basketball tournaments to 76 teams in 2027
The NCAA will expand its men's and women's March Madness tournaments to 76 teams each next year, adding more early-round games in the first week without changing the overall tourney format.
The NCAA will expand its men's and women's March Madness tournaments to 76 teams each next year, adding more early-round games in the first week without changing the overall tourney format.
Grace Grocholski, Tori McKinney returning to Gophers for 2026-27 season
Earlier this week, Mara Braun made it official that she’s returning to the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team.
Earlier this week, Mara Braun made it official that she’s returning to the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team.
Mara Braun returning to Gophers for 2026-27 season
Gophers' redshirt junior guard Mara Braun, one of the team's top scorers, is returning for the 2026-27 season. The news was made official through Dinkytown Athletes, Minnesota's NIL collective.
Gophers' redshirt junior guard Mara Braun, one of the team's top scorers, is returning for the 2026-27 season. The news was made official through Dinkytown Athletes, Minnesota's NIL collective.
Gophers basketball announces Crown Tournament roster
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball season isn’t over just yet. The Gophers are playing in the Crown Tournament, and they could win earn as much as $300,00 in NIL money for the current roster.
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball season isn’t over just yet. The Gophers are playing in the Crown Tournament, and they could win earn as much as $300,00 in NIL money for the current roster.
Twin Cities host Gophers watch parties
Gophers basketball fans throughout the Twin Cities gathered for watch parties to cheer on their team in the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years. FOX 9's Leon Purvis spoke to a few on the historic run,
Gophers basketball fans throughout the Twin Cities gathered for watch parties to cheer on their team in the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years. FOX 9's Leon Purvis spoke to a few on the historic run,
Gophers fans ready for Sweet 16
The Gophers Women’s Basketball team is in the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years, with fans ready and waiting to watch the game. FOX 9’s Ahmad Hicks spoke with two fans representing a home divided before tip-off in Sacramento.
The Gophers Women’s Basketball team is in the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years, with fans ready and waiting to watch the game. FOX 9’s Ahmad Hicks spoke with two fans representing a home divided before tip-off in Sacramento.
Gopher Coaches Show: Amaya Battle’s game-winning shot sends Gophers to Sweet 16
Amaya Battle got the moment every kid growing up playing basketball in their driveway dreams of in Minnesota’s 65-63 win over Ole Miss in the NCAA Tournament’s round of 32.
Amaya Battle got the moment every kid growing up playing basketball in their driveway dreams of in Minnesota’s 65-63 win over Ole Miss in the NCAA Tournament’s round of 32.
Gophers women's basketball advance to Sweet 16 off last second shot
Amaya Battle pulled up from 13-feet to knock down the biggest shot of her career to send the Gophers women to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005.
Amaya Battle pulled up from 13-feet to knock down the biggest shot of her career to send the Gophers women to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005.
Gophers defeat Green Bay in 1st round of NCAA tournament
The Gopher women's basketball team beat Green Bay in the NCAA tournament game Friday night at the Barn.
The Gopher women's basketball team beat Green Bay in the NCAA tournament game Friday night at the Barn.
March Madness 2026: How to watch the NCAA Tournament
Teams have punched their ticket to college basketball's biggest tournament of the year and here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the games and the full schedule.
Teams have punched their ticket to college basketball's biggest tournament of the year and here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the games and the full schedule.
Gophers get No. 4 seed for NCAA Tournament, will host Green Bay Friday night
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team earned the No. 4 seed in the Sacramento Regional for the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers will face Green Bay Friday night at Williams Arena.
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team earned the No. 4 seed in the Sacramento Regional for the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers will face Green Bay Friday night at Williams Arena.
Gopher women’s basketball earns top-16 seed, will host NCAA regional
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team will host a first and second round regional at Williams Arena for the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 21 years.
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team will host a first and second round regional at Williams Arena for the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 21 years.
Gophers tout program’s future after Big Ten Tournament loss to Rutgers
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball season came to a close Wednesday night in a 72-67 loss to Rutgers in the Big Ten Tournament. The team talked about the future potential under Niko Medved after this year's team was decimated by injuries.
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball season came to a close Wednesday night in a 72-67 loss to Rutgers in the Big Ten Tournament. The team talked about the future potential under Niko Medved after this year's team was decimated by injuries.
Can the Gophers make a run at the Big Ten Tournament?
The Gophers' men's basketball team is the No. 11 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, and faces No. 14 Rutgers Wednesday night in Chicago.
The Gophers' men's basketball team is the No. 11 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, and faces No. 14 Rutgers Wednesday night in Chicago.
Gopher basketball gets No. 11 seed for Big Ten Tournament
The Gophers men's basketball team closed out the regular season with a 67-66 win over Northwestern and is the No. 11 seed for this week's Big Ten Tournament.
The Gophers men's basketball team closed out the regular season with a 67-66 win over Northwestern and is the No. 11 seed for this week's Big Ten Tournament.