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.
With 12 games to play, Gophers battling in Big Ten for NCAA bid
Richard Pitino won’t say it publicly, but the Gophers men’s basketball team is in the midst of a five-game stretch that may well define its season.
Richard Pitino won’t say it publicly, but the Gophers men’s basketball team is in the midst of a five-game stretch that may well define its season.
Gophers' Richard Pitino on Kansas brawl: 'It's not good for anybody'
Gopher basketball coach Richard Pitino offered his thoughts on the brawl at the end of Tuesday night's Kansas versus Kansas State game that has at least one player indefinitely suspended.
Gopher basketball coach Richard Pitino offered his thoughts on the brawl at the end of Tuesday night's Kansas versus Kansas State game that has at least one player indefinitely suspended.
The Gopher Coaches Show: Pitino discusses difficulty of Big Ten
Coach Pitino takes a look at the toughness of the Big Ten conference and discusses Daniel Oturu's breakout year.
Coach Pitino takes a look at the toughness of the Big Ten conference and discusses Daniel Oturu's breakout year.
Chasing perfection: Gophers gymnast Lexy Ramler gets program's third Perfect 10
Gophers junior gymnast Lexy Ramler got a perfect 10 on the balance team at Rutgers last Saturday, the third for Minnesota in the last five years. The performance got the program in the national spotlight on ESPN's SportsCenter.
Gophers junior gymnast Lexy Ramler got a perfect 10 on the balance team at Rutgers last Saturday, the third for Minnesota in the last five years. The performance got the program in the national spotlight on ESPN's SportsCenter.
Gophers teammates react to Destiny Pitts' decision to transfer
Lindsay Whalen might have had the toughest day of her career Thursday with the Gophers, learning star guard Destiny Pitts was transferring after being suspended. Then Minnesota blew a 15-point lead in a 76-75 loss to Iowa at Williams Arena.
Lindsay Whalen might have had the toughest day of her career Thursday with the Gophers, learning star guard Destiny Pitts was transferring after being suspended. Then Minnesota blew a 15-point lead in a 76-75 loss to Iowa at Williams Arena.
Gophers star Destiny Pitts announces she will enter NCAA Transfer Portal
The team's leading scorer announced she will enter the Transfer Portal after being suspended by Head Coach Lindsay Whalen last week.
The team's leading scorer announced she will enter the Transfer Portal after being suspended by Head Coach Lindsay Whalen last week.
Takeaways: Gophers beat Penn State, 75-69
Richard Pitino has talked at length this season about the necessity to defend your home court. The Gopher basketball team is 9-1 at Williams Arena this season, and 4-0 in Big Ten play.
Richard Pitino has talked at length this season about the necessity to defend your home court. The Gopher basketball team is 9-1 at Williams Arena this season, and 4-0 in Big Ten play.
'You have to win at home in this league': Carr, Oturu lead Gophers past Penn State 75-69
Marcus Carr and Daniel Oturu combined for 53 points and the Gophers had a strong half effort defensively in a 75-69 win over Penn State Wednesday night at Williams Arena to improve to 10-7 overall and 4-3 in Big Ten play.
Marcus Carr and Daniel Oturu combined for 53 points and the Gophers had a strong half effort defensively in a 75-69 win over Penn State Wednesday night at Williams Arena to improve to 10-7 overall and 4-3 in Big Ten play.
Whalen: Gophers' top scorer Destiny Pitts remains suspended, Bello sisters return
Destiny Pitts was suspended before the Gophers' 74-71 loss at Illinois on Sunday for "conduct unbecoming of the program." Coach Lindsay Whalen said today Pitts remains suspended.
Destiny Pitts was suspended before the Gophers' 74-71 loss at Illinois on Sunday for "conduct unbecoming of the program." Coach Lindsay Whalen said today Pitts remains suspended.