Gophers Finish Eventful Season With Fuel For Next
Minnesota's run to a runner-up finish in the National Invitation Tournament was more than a consolation gift at the end of another up-and-down season under coach Tubby Smith.
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Minnesota's run to a runner-up finish in the National Invitation Tournament was more than a consolation gift at the end of another up-and-down season under coach Tubby Smith.
Stanford's young guards Chasson Randle and Aaron Bright each scored 15 points, and the Cardinal routed Minnesota 75-51 to win the NIT title Thursday night.
Amid his blur of memories of Minnesota's 1996-97 team, Quincy Lewis quickly recalled the crowds.
The Minnesota Senate has approved a bill that would let the University of Minnesota sell beer to the general public at University of Minnesota football games.
Minnesota and Stanford face off in Thursday's NIT title game looking to prove how far they've come.
That may not seem like a long drought for newcomers Ferris State and Union. But it's a lifetime by the lofty standards held at one of the most prestigious hockey programs in the country.
Freshman guard Andre Hollins scored 20 points, including five in overtime, and short-handed Minnesota beat Washington 68-67 on Tuesday night to advance to the NIT title game.
A trip to Worcester resulted into another spot in the Frozen Four for top-seeded Boston College.
Erik Haula scored his 20th goal of the season, Taylor Matson added a goal and assist and No. 2 seed Minnesota beat top-seed North Dakota 5-2 to win the NCAA West Regional on Sunday.
Jake Hansen scored two goals and Nate Schmidt had two assists, leading Minnesota to a 7-3 victory over Boston University on Saturday in the West Regional semifinals.
Minnesota power forward Trevor Mbakwe says he's leaning toward taking the sixth season of eligibility granted by the NCAA.
North Dakota has returned to the Xcel Energy Center ice for more tournament action. Minnesota will be there, too, trying to get that ticket to the Frozen Four instead.
The NCAA has granted injured Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe a sixth season of eligibility. Now it's up to Mbakwe to decide if he wants to take it.
Sources told WCCO-TV's Mike Max Thursday night that University of Minnesota star forward Trevor Mbakwe has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA.
Beer was the subject of a rare instance of bipartisan support for a bill at the legislature.
