Gophers basketball coach Lindsay Whalen receives contract extension into 2024
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved a contract extentsion for Gophers women's basketball coach Lindsay Whalen.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved a contract extentsion for Gophers women's basketball coach Lindsay Whalen.
With 7 games to go, where do the Gophers NCAA chances stand?
The Gophers have seven regular season games left, and they still have chances to add to their body of work to lock up an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The Gophers have seven regular season games left, and they still have chances to add to their body of work to lock up an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Gopher Coaches Show: Looking to finish strong to keep March Madness hopes alive
The Gopher women's basketball team is coming off a hot stretch, winning the last three of four to keep their playoff hopes alive. Standout freshman Jasmine Powell also joins the set.
The Gopher women's basketball team is coming off a hot stretch, winning the last three of four to keep their playoff hopes alive. Standout freshman Jasmine Powell also joins the set.
Gophers facing sellout crowd, hot Penn State squad Saturday
A sellout crowd is expected Saturday as the Gophers travel to Penn State, looking for a season sweep of the Nittany Lions.
A sellout crowd is expected Saturday as the Gophers travel to Penn State, looking for a season sweep of the Nittany Lions.
'The best thing is not to over-analyze it': Gophers host Michigan State riding 5-game win streak
The Gophers, after sweeping Wisconsin 6-2 and 4-2 last weekend, have won five straight games and seven of their past eight. Minnesota is one point out of the lead in the Big Ten with four regular season series to play, starting this weekend with Michigan State at 3M at Mariucci Arena.
The Gophers, after sweeping Wisconsin 6-2 and 4-2 last weekend, have won five straight games and seven of their past eight. Minnesota is one point out of the lead in the Big Ten with four regular season series to play, starting this weekend with Michigan State at 3M at Mariucci Arena.
'We're fighting for an NCAA Tournament berth': Willis scores 21, Gophers beat Badgers 70-52
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team improved to 10-2 at home this season with a 70-52 win over Wisconsin at Williams Arena Wednesday night.
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team improved to 10-2 at home this season with a 70-52 win over Wisconsin at Williams Arena Wednesday night.
When rivals collide: Gophers can get NCAA Tournament boost with win over Wisconsin Wednesday night
It’s always a big game when Minnesota faces Wisconsin on the basketball court, and Wednesday night at Williams Arena won’t be any different.
It’s always a big game when Minnesota faces Wisconsin on the basketball court, and Wednesday night at Williams Arena won’t be any different.
Gopher Coaches Show: Pitino previews border battle against Badgers
Coach Pitino looks ahead at the rivalry game against the Wisconsin Badgers. Sophomore guard Gabe Kalscheur also gives his insight on the season so far.
Coach Pitino looks ahead at the rivalry game against the Wisconsin Badgers. Sophomore guard Gabe Kalscheur also gives his insight on the season so far.
'I'm just really focused on trying to win': Gophers' Oturu named to Wooden Award Watch List
Gophers sophomore center Daniel Oturu is starting to get national attention as he's second in the Big Ten in scoring (19.7) and leads the league in rebounding (11.7).
Gophers sophomore center Daniel Oturu is starting to get national attention as he's second in the Big Ten in scoring (19.7) and leads the league in rebounding (11.7).
Ice cold shooting plagues Gophers in 59-51 loss at Illinois
The Gophers shot just 31 percent from the field, including 3-of-19 (15.8 percent) from three-point range in a 59-51 loss at Illinois Thursday night. The Gophers have lost three of their last four games.
The Gophers shot just 31 percent from the field, including 3-of-19 (15.8 percent) from three-point range in a 59-51 loss at Illinois Thursday night. The Gophers have lost three of their last four games.
'Embrace the expectations': Coming off College World Series, Gophers softball enters 2020 ranked No. 6
After reaching the first College World Series in program history last year, the University of Minnesota softball team is ranked No. 6 in the country to start the 2020 season. They're led by All-American pitcher Amber Fiser.
After reaching the first College World Series in program history last year, the University of Minnesota softball team is ranked No. 6 in the country to start the 2020 season. They're led by All-American pitcher Amber Fiser.
'We're in a real positive spot right now': Surging Gophers head to rival Wisconsin
The University of Minnesota men's hockey team swept Ohio State last weekend and heads to Wisconsin having won five of its past seven games.
The University of Minnesota men's hockey team swept Ohio State last weekend and heads to Wisconsin having won five of its past seven games.
'It means everything to me': Hopkins star Paige Bueckers picked for McDonald's All-American Game
Hopkins star Paige Bueckers is one of three Minnesotans playing in April's McDonald's All-American Game, a showcase for the top senior basketball players in the country. She's the No. 1 recruit in the country and will play at UConn next year.
Hopkins star Paige Bueckers is one of three Minnesotans playing in April's McDonald's All-American Game, a showcase for the top senior basketball players in the country. She's the No. 1 recruit in the country and will play at UConn next year.
'We're right there': Pitino, Gophers can boost NCAA Tournament hopes with win at Illinois
The Gophers (11-9, 5-5) have 10 regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. They head to Illinois Thursday, a team currently on a six-game win streak and tied atop the conference with Michigan State at 7-2.
The Gophers (11-9, 5-5) have 10 regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. They head to Illinois Thursday, a team currently on a six-game win streak and tied atop the conference with Michigan State at 7-2.
Gopher Coaches Show: Crucial home stretch ahead for Gophers
Halfway through Big Ten play, Gopher women's basketball coach Lindsay Whalen gives an update on the season.
Halfway through Big Ten play, Gopher women's basketball coach Lindsay Whalen gives an update on the season.
Takeaways: Gophers fall to Michigan State, 70-52
The Gophers shot just 28 percent from the field, including 5-of-28 from three-point range, in Sunday's 70-52 loss to Michigan State at Williams Arena on the day Willie Burton's jersey was put in the rafters.
The Gophers shot just 28 percent from the field, including 5-of-28 from three-point range, in Sunday's 70-52 loss to Michigan State at Williams Arena on the day Willie Burton's jersey was put in the rafters.
Gophers retire Willie Burton's number 34 jersey
Willie Burton's jersey now hangs in the rafters of The Barn after the Gophers retired his number Sunday.
Willie Burton's jersey now hangs in the rafters of The Barn after the Gophers retired his number Sunday.
'I cried, it was so much emotion': Gophers gymnast Lexy Ramler talks about her Perfect 10
Gophers junior Lexy Ramler recorded a Perfect 10 on the balance beam, her first and the third for Minnesota in the last five seasons, last Saturday at Rutgers.
Gophers junior Lexy Ramler recorded a Perfect 10 on the balance beam, her first and the third for Minnesota in the last five seasons, last Saturday at Rutgers.
Carr hits late 3, Gophers win at Ohio State 62-59
Marcus Carr hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds left, and the Gopher basketball team left Ohio State with a 62-59 win Thursday night. It's Minnesota's first win at Ohio State since 2005.
Marcus Carr hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds left, and the Gopher basketball team left Ohio State with a 62-59 win Thursday night. It's Minnesota's first win at Ohio State since 2005.
Gophers basketball great Willie Burton reflects on legendary career ahead of weekend tribute
This Sunday afternoon. Gophers men’s basketball returns to FOX 9 with Minnesota hosting Michigan State and at halftime, a special tribute.
This Sunday afternoon. Gophers men’s basketball returns to FOX 9 with Minnesota hosting Michigan State and at halftime, a special tribute.