Title IX spotlight: Hall of fame ref June Courteau
As the celebration of Title IX continues with the upcoming NCAA Women's Final Four basketball tournament, FOX 9 spotlights St. Paul native June Courteau – one of the most respected officials in the history of women’s basketball.
March Madness: 2 Minnesotans leading the charge for Iowa State Cyclones
A pair of Minnesotans are helping lead the way for the Iowa State Cyclones in the NCAA Final Four tournament.
Top Minnesotans playing the NCAA Tournament
March Madness is here, and there are several Minnesota connections to the NCAA Tournament.
Lindsay Whalen receives contract extension with Gophers into 2025 season
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents on Friday approved a contract extension for women’s basketball coach Lindsay Whalen that will keep her under contract into the 2025 season.
5 thoughts from Ben Johnson’s first season leading Gophers basketball
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball season came to an end Wednesday night in a 60-51 loss to Penn State at the Big Ten Tournament.
Gophers Jamison Battle, Payton Willis earn All-Big Ten honors
Gophers guard Payton Willis and forward Jamison Battle were named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention on Tuesday.
'Destiny is controlled by us': Gophers open Big Ten Tournament against Penn State
The Gophers men's basketball team is the No. 14 seed for the Big Ten Tournament and faces Penn State Wednesday night.
Gophers Coaches Show: Lindsay Whalen talks home stretch for Minnesota
The Gophers Coaches Show continues on Fox 9 throughout the winter season and this week, we’re talking with University of Minnesota women’s basketball coach Lindsay Whalen for the second straight week.
‘Game for Anything’: NCAA Women’s Final 4 in Minneapolis 40 days away
The best teams in women’s college basketball will likely come to Minneapolis 40 days from now, as the Target Center is the host for the 2022 NCAA Women’s Final Four.
Lindsay Whalen marked as finalist for Basketball Hall of Fame
Minnesota basketball legend Lindsay Whalen has taken the next step towards possible basketball immortality – named a first time finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Gophers Coaches Show: Lindsay Whalen talks busy stretch for Minnesota
The Gophers Coaches Show continues on Fox 9 for the winter season and this week, we’re catching up with University of Minnesota women’s basketball coach Lindsay Whalen.
Busy week for Gophers' men's basketball starts Tuesday at Ohio State
The Gophers' men's basketball team plays three games in a five-day stretch this week, starting Tuesday night at Ohio State.
St. Thomas student hits blindfolded, halfcourt shot, wins hat
A St. Thomas student took home a lackluster prize on Saturday after hitting an incredible shot from halfcourt -- while wearing a blindfold.
Gophers Coaches Show: Ben Johnson talks loss at Iowa, previews Nebraska
Ben Johnson joins the Gophers Coaches Show this week. After a 10-1 start, Minnesota has lost eight of its past nine games and is 11-9.
University of Minnesota COVID-19 vaccine mandate for sports ending Wednesday
The University of Minnesota announced on Tuesday it will not extend its COVID-19 mandate past Wednesday for fans to attend Gophers’ sporting events.
Gophers Coaches Show: Ben Johnson talks Wisconsin loss, previews Purdue
The Gophers Coaches Show continues on Fox 9 and this week, we’re catching up with University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson.
Gophers get out-muscled inside in 75-64 loss to Ohio State, fall to 2-6 in Big Ten
The University of Minnesota got E.J. Stephens back from COVID-19 protocols and Jamison Battle back from illness, but the Gophers sorely missed Eric Curry in a 75-64 loss to No. 16-ranked Ohio State at Williams Arena.