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Gophers advance in NIT with one-point win over Butler

Gophers advance in NIT with one-point win over Butler

A late bucket from Dawson Garcia followed by a Parker Fox steal that led to two free throws by Elijah Hawkins gave the Minnesota Gophers just enough to clip Butler 73-72 in the opening round of NIT Tuesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.

Gophers advance in NIT with one-point win over Butler

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Gophers advance in NIT with one-point win over Butler

A late bucket from Dawson Garcia followed by a Parker Fox steal that led to two free throws by Elijah Hawkins gave the Minnesota Gophers just enough to clip Butler 73-72 in the opening round of NIT Tuesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.

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Cam Christie projected as 2024 first-round pick in reputable mock draft

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Cam Christie projected as 2024 first-round pick in reputable mock draft

Cam Christie will be in the starting lineup when the Gophers face Butler in the opening round of the NIT tournament Tuesday night, but how many more games will he be wearing Minnesota's maroon and gold?

Gophers to play Butler after accepting NIT invitation

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Gophers to play Butler after accepting NIT invitation

After missing out on the NCAA Tournament, the Minnesota Golden Gopher’s men’s basketball team will play in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT).

Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament: Day 2 recap

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Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament: Day 2 recap

Minneapolis is the home for the 2024 Big Ten tournament.

Dawson Garcia, Elijah Hawkins, Cam Christie net All-Big Ten honors

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Dawson Garcia, Elijah Hawkins, Cam Christie net All-Big Ten honors

Conference honors were announced the day before the Big Ten Tournament begins.

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket: Gophers No. 9

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Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket: Gophers No. 9

Minnesota plays at 11 a.m. Thursday

Gophers await Big Ten tourney fate after Northwestern loss

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Gophers await Big Ten tourney fate after Northwestern loss

Northwestern dominated from start to finish

Indiana pulls away in second half to beat Gophers

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Indiana pulls away in second half to beat Gophers

Minnesota has one more regular-season game remaining.

Gophers' Elijah Hawkins is 'all about winning'

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Gophers' Elijah Hawkins is 'all about winning'

Point guard set the program's single-season assists record on Saturday.

Gophers' Cam Christie named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

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Gophers' Cam Christie named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

It's his second time receiving the honor.

How high, low can the Gophers be seeded in Big Ten Tournament?

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How high, low can the Gophers be seeded in Big Ten Tournament?

With two games left, the Gophers will jockey for position in the final week of the regular season.

Gophers' regular season ends with blowout loss at Penn State

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Gophers' regular season ends with blowout loss at Penn State

Minnesota mustered just 34 points in the loss, a season low.

Parker Fox makes a big impact in first Gophers start

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Parker Fox makes a big impact in first Gophers start

Forward made his first start at the U on the team's Senior Day Saturday.

Hawkins sets Gophers' single-season assists record in comeback win over Penn State

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Hawkins sets Gophers' single-season assists record in comeback win over Penn State

Point guard had 18 points and eight assists in the victory.

Gophers' Braeden Carrington out against Penn State

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Gophers' Braeden Carrington out against Penn State

Guard reportedly dealing with concussion-like symptoms.

Gophers put up fight, but fall at No. 13 Illinois

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Gophers put up fight, but fall at No. 13 Illinois

Dawson Garcia had 29 points to lead Minnesota.

Why the Gophers could win the Big Ten Tournament

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Why the Gophers could win the Big Ten Tournament

That's what it might take to get into the NCAA Tournament.

Gophers' tourney hopes take a hit in Nebraska blowout

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Gophers' tourney hopes take a hit in Nebraska blowout

Cornhuskers held Gophers to 31% shooting and led by as many as 23 points

Short-handed Gophers blown out at Nebraska

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Short-handed Gophers blown out at Nebraska

Minnesota is still without Mara Braun and was down Sophie Hart.

Gophers rise in NET, KenPom rankings with huge games ahead

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Gophers rise in NET, KenPom rankings with huge games ahead

Quad 2 win over Ohio State was another step closer to the bubble

Gophers post important wire-to-wire victory over Ohio State

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Gophers post important wire-to-wire victory over Ohio State

Minnesota never trailed in Thursday's win at Williams Arena.

Defense a focus for Gophers, who have sights set on another streak

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Defense a focus for Gophers, who have sights set on another streak

Minnesota hosts Ohio State on Thursday.

Ex-Gophers guard Gabe Kalscheur joins Timberwolves' G League team

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Ex-Gophers guard Gabe Kalscheur joins Timberwolves' G League team

He'll be available for Friday's game.

Pharrel Payne wins battle of bigs as Gophers beat Rutgers

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Pharrel Payne wins battle of bigs as Gophers beat Rutgers

Gophers big man scored game-high 21 points in Minnesota's 81-70 win.