Gophers earn No. 4 seed for NCAA Tournament, host Green Bay Friday
The University of Minnesota women's basketball team held a watch party Sunday night at Williams Arena for the NCAA Selection Show. The Gophers are the No. 4 seed in the Sacramento Regional, and will host a four-team pod at Williams Arena. They face Green Bay Friday night.
The University of Minnesota women's basketball team held a watch party Sunday night at Williams Arena for the NCAA Selection Show. The Gophers are the No. 4 seed in the Sacramento Regional, and will host a four-team pod at Williams Arena. They face Green Bay Friday night.
Gophers look to future after Big Ten Tournament loss to Rutgers
The Gophers men's basketball season is over after a 72-67 loss to Rutgers Wednesday in the Big Ten Tournament. Minnesota ends the season 15-17 overall. After, coach Niko Medved and players Isaac Asuma, Bobby Durkin and Cade Tyson reflected on the season.
The Gophers men's basketball season is over after a 72-67 loss to Rutgers Wednesday in the Big Ten Tournament. Minnesota ends the season 15-17 overall. After, coach Niko Medved and players Isaac Asuma, Bobby Durkin and Cade Tyson reflected on the season.
Did the Gophers do enough to host an NCAA Tournament regional?
This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team ahead of the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers are 22-8 on the season and are a lock for the Big Dance. The question remaining is if they'll earn a top-16 seed on Selection Sunday, which means they would host a first and second round regional at Williams Arena. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with coach Dawn Plitzuweit. Guard Brylee Glynn and post Finau Tonga also join the show.
This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team ahead of the NCAA Tournament. The Gophers are 22-8 on the season and are a lock for the Big Dance. The question remaining is if they'll earn a top-16 seed on Selection Sunday, which means they would host a first and second round regional at Williams Arena. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with coach Dawn Plitzuweit. Guard Brylee Glynn and post Finau Tonga also join the show.
Can the Gophers make a run at the Big Ten Tournament?
The Gophers' men's basketball team is the No. 11 seed for the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim is in Chicago and has an early look at Wednesday night's game against Rutgers.
The Gophers' men's basketball team is the No. 11 seed for the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim is in Chicago and has an early look at Wednesday night's game against Rutgers.
Niko Medved previews Gophers in Big Ten Tournament
Gophers men's basketball coach Nike Medved spoke with reporters on Tuesday via Zoom ahead of the Big Ten Tournament. Minnesota is the No. 11 seed and faces No. 14 Rutgers Wednesday night in Chicago. The Gophers need a few wins to ensure they have a postseason after the conference tournament.
Gophers men's basketball coach Nike Medved spoke with reporters on Tuesday via Zoom ahead of the Big Ten Tournament. Minnesota is the No. 11 seed and faces No. 14 Rutgers Wednesday night in Chicago. The Gophers need a few wins to ensure they have a postseason after the conference tournament.
Moorhead star QB Jett Feeney commits to Gophers football: Behind the scenes
Jett Feeney became the third Moorhead football player from the 2027 class to commit to P.J. Fleck and the Gophers, but waited until after his Spuds' teammates won the state hockey title to announce it.
Jett Feeney became the third Moorhead football player from the 2027 class to commit to P.J. Fleck and the Gophers, but waited until after his Spuds' teammates won the state hockey title to announce it.
H&H Podcast: Vikings in free agency, Gopher men's and women's hoops talk
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake are talking Vikings as legal tampering is underway and NFL free agency officially starts Wednesday. What have the Vikings done so far, and what do they do with J.J. McCarthy? The Gopher men’s basketball team got a Senior Night win over Northwestern, and Niko Medved’s squad is the No. 11 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Can the Gophers make some noise in Chicago? The Gopher women’s basketball team bowed out of its Big Ten Tournament early after a loss to Ohio State. Did Minnesota and Dawn Plitzuweit do enough to earn a top-16 seed on host a regional? They’ll find out Sunday night.
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake are talking Vikings as legal tampering is underway and NFL free agency officially starts Wednesday. What have the Vikings done so far, and what do they do with J.J. McCarthy? The Gopher men’s basketball team got a Senior Night win over Northwestern, and Niko Medved’s squad is the No. 11 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Can the Gophers make some noise in Chicago? The Gopher women’s basketball team bowed out of its Big Ten Tournament early after a loss to Ohio State. Did Minnesota and Dawn Plitzuweit do enough to earn a top-16 seed on host a regional? They’ll find out Sunday night.
Former Gophers' coach Lou Holtz dies at 89
Lou Holtz, who coached the Gophers football team for two seasons before winning a national title at Notre Dame in 1988, died Wednesday at 89 years old. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich shares some of his favorite memories of Lou Holtz on The Afternoon Shift with Adam Llorens.
Lou Holtz, who coached the Gophers football team for two seasons before winning a national title at Notre Dame in 1988, died Wednesday at 89 years old. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich shares some of his favorite memories of Lou Holtz on The Afternoon Shift with Adam Llorens.
Former Gophers football coach Lou Holtz dies at 89
Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz died Wednesday at 89 years old. He coached the Gophers for two seasons, in 1984 and 1985 before leaving for Notre Dame.
Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz died Wednesday at 89 years old. He coached the Gophers for two seasons, in 1984 and 1985 before leaving for Notre Dame.
Gophers women's basketball gearing up for Big Ten Tournament
The Gophers' women's basketball team is getting ready to head to Chicago for the Big Ten Tournament. Minnesota is the No. 4 seed and opens play on Friday. Coach Dawn Plizuweit met with the media on Wednesday before the team leaves town. The Gophers head to Chicago looking to make a run to the weekend, and lock up potentially being a host site for an NCAA Tournament regional.
The Gophers' women's basketball team is getting ready to head to Chicago for the Big Ten Tournament. Minnesota is the No. 4 seed and opens play on Friday. Coach Dawn Plizuweit met with the media on Wednesday before the team leaves town. The Gophers head to Chicago looking to make a run to the weekend, and lock up potentially being a host site for an NCAA Tournament regional.
Grayson Grove stepping up for injury-riddled Gophers
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. The Gophers are 14-15, and 7-11 in Big Ten play with three regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Medved about the Gophers winning three of their past four games. Grayson Grove joins the show to talk about stepping up on a roster severely short-handed by injuries.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. The Gophers are 14-15, and 7-11 in Big Ten play with three regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Medved about the Gophers winning three of their past four games. Grayson Grove joins the show to talk about stepping up on a roster severely short-handed by injuries.
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a car crash
Dominiq Ponder was killed in a single-car crash on Sunday. The sophomore appeared in two games for the Colorado Buffaloes last season.
Dominiq Ponder was killed in a single-car crash on Sunday. The sophomore appeared in two games for the Colorado Buffaloes last season.
Gophers have 9-game win streak snapped, look for strong Big 10 finish
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with University of Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit. The Gophers remain one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten, despite having a nine-game win streak snapped in a loss to Michigan State. The Gophers are 21-7 on the season, and 12-5 in Big Ten play. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard chat about the season with Coach Plitzuweit. Grace Grocholski and Amaya Battle also join the show.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with University of Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit. The Gophers remain one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten, despite having a nine-game win streak snapped in a loss to Michigan State. The Gophers are 21-7 on the season, and 12-5 in Big Ten play. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard chat about the season with Coach Plitzuweit. Grace Grocholski and Amaya Battle also join the show.
Dawn Plitzuweit leads Gophers women to No. 23 spot in AP Top 25
This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking University of Minnesota women's basketball with Dawn Plitzuweit. The Gophers are 20-6 on the season, 11-4 in Big Ten play and have won eight straight games. They entered the Associated Press Top 25 this week at No. 23, and appear headed to an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Coach Plitzuweit about their current hot streak, and how they celebrate wins. Guard Tori McKinney, and post Sophie Hart also join the show.
This week on the Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking University of Minnesota women's basketball with Dawn Plitzuweit. The Gophers are 20-6 on the season, 11-4 in Big Ten play and have won eight straight games. They entered the Associated Press Top 25 this week at No. 23, and appear headed to an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard talk with Coach Plitzuweit about their current hot streak, and how they celebrate wins. Guard Tori McKinney, and post Sophie Hart also join the show.
Gophers football to host Spring Game April 25
For the first time in five years, the University of Minnesota football team will have a Spring Game.
For the first time in five years, the University of Minnesota football team will have a Spring Game.
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck signs new contract heading into 10th season
Gophers head football coach P.J. Fleck has signed a new contract making him currently the 10th-highest paid coach in the Big Ten.
Gophers head football coach P.J. Fleck has signed a new contract making him currently the 10th-highest paid coach in the Big Ten.
Niko Medved, Gophers grinding through Big Ten season
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're catching up with Niko Medved and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. Last week, the Gophers lost at Penn State, beat No. 10 Michigan State and lost to Maryland. Minnesota is 11-13 on the season, 4-9 in Big Ten play and has seven regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard caught up with Medved on the recent Big Ten slate. Assistant coach Brian Cooley also joins the show.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're catching up with Niko Medved and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. Last week, the Gophers lost at Penn State, beat No. 10 Michigan State and lost to Maryland. Minnesota is 11-13 on the season, 4-9 in Big Ten play and has seven regular season games left before the Big Ten Tournament. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard caught up with Medved on the recent Big Ten slate. Assistant coach Brian Cooley also joins the show.
Minnesota connections to Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots meet Sunday night in Super Bowl LX, which crowns a champion for the 2025 season. There are three Minnesota college connections to the Super Bowl, and they all played for P.J. Fleck.
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots meet Sunday night in Super Bowl LX, which crowns a champion for the 2025 season. There are three Minnesota college connections to the Super Bowl, and they all played for P.J. Fleck.
Gophers’ coach P.J. Fleck getting $700k bonus after 8-5 season
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents will meet this week, and they’re expected to approve a $700,000 bonus for football coach P.J. Fleck.
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents will meet this week, and they’re expected to approve a $700,000 bonus for football coach P.J. Fleck.
Dawn Plitzuweit has Gopher women on 4-game win streak
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit from the University of Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers are 16-6 on the season, 7-4 in Big Ten play and are on a four-game win streak. They're in the hunt for an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with Plitzuweit, and star guard Mara Braun joins the show to talk about the season so far.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Dawn Plitzuweit from the University of Minnesota women's basketball team. The Gophers are 16-6 on the season, 7-4 in Big Ten play and are on a four-game win streak. They're in the hunt for an NCAA Tournament bid. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard catch up with Plitzuweit, and star guard Mara Braun joins the show to talk about the season so far.