Smith Undecided On Mbakwe's Starting Status
Minnesota coach Tubby Smith says he has not decided if star forward Trevor Mbakwe will start on Sunday against Iowa.
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Minnesota coach Tubby Smith says he has not decided if star forward Trevor Mbakwe will start on Sunday against Iowa.
Nico Sacchetti's power-play goal early in the third period lifted Minnesota to a 3-2 win over rival North Dakota on Friday.
Authorities are beefing up security for this weekend's college hockey series in Grand Forks between rivals North Dakota and Minnesota.
Blake Hoffarber's 26 points and Minnesota's improved perimeter defense helped the Gophers outlast eighth-ranked Purdue 70-67 on Thursday night.
Trevor Mbakwe has apologized for distracting his Minnesota teammates after his arrest for allegedly violating a restraining order against him by sending a Facebook message to a former girlfriend.
Minnesota senior goaltender Alex Kangas needs surgery for a labral tear in his left hip and will miss the rest of the season.
Police arrested University of Minnesota basketball player Trevor Mbakwe Monday evening after police said the 21-year-old forward violated a harassment restraining order.
Gophers basketball forward Trevor Mbwake is in Ramsey County Jail after being arrested for a violation of a harassment order Monday night, according to the jail.
David Lighty scored 19 points and No. 2 Ohio State survived a scare when Austin Hollins' 3-pointer came up short in the final seconds, allowing the Buckeyes to remain unbeaten with a 67-64 victory over Minnesota on Sunday.
Kevin Steinhaus is enjoying a break-out season with the Gopher wrestling team. He has 20 wins already registered. He is, to an extent, the epitome of a program steeped in tradition.
Nick Bjugstad had a goal and three assists as Minnesota beat the US Hockey Under-18 Team 9-0 in a Friday exhibition game.
Kachine Alexander scored 20 points and No. 21 Iowa rallied from a 13-point second-half deficit to beat Minnesota 63-57 on Wednesday night.
Junior guard Devoe Joseph has decided to transfer from the University of Minnesota, announced University officials and head coach Tubby Smith on Wednesday.
Trevor Mbakwe had 11 points and tied career highs with 16 rebounds and five blocks to lead Minnesota to a 67-63 victory over Indiana on Tuesday night, the Golden Gophers' first Big Ten victory of the season.
Minnesota guard Devoe Joseph has been suspended for the second time this season and will not play against Indiana on Tuesday night.
