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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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Minnesota accepts invitation to play in 48-team women's NIT

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Minnesota accepts invitation to play in 48-team women's NIT

Minnesota is one of three teams from the Big Ten in the 48-team field.

Tom Izzo: Gophers 'could be No. 1 in the league next year'

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Tom Izzo: Gophers 'could be No. 1 in the league next year'

After Thursday's 77-67 victory over Minnesota in the Big Ten Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo opened his postgame press conference with a series of complements for the U.

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.

Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament: Day 1 recap

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Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament: Day 1 recap

Minneapolis is the home for the 2024 Big Ten tournament.

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.

Dawson Garcia, Elijah Hawkins yet to decide if they'll return to Gophers

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Dawson Garcia, Elijah Hawkins yet to decide if they'll return to Gophers

They're arguably Minnesota's top two players and have eligibility to return in 2024-25

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.

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.

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 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.

Iowa sniffing NCAA Tournament bubble is telling for Minnesota

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Iowa sniffing NCAA Tournament bubble is telling for Minnesota

Minnesota having been swept by Hawkeyes could prove critical come Selection Sunday.

Minnesota's tourney hopes: What can we glean from committee's top 16 preview?

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Minnesota's tourney hopes: What can we glean from committee's top 16 preview?

NET and KenPom rankings matter but not nearly as much as Quad 1 wins, it appears.

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.

Gophers give No. 2 Purdue a fight, but fall short of upset

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Gophers give No. 2 Purdue a fight, but fall short of upset

Dawson Garcia had 24 points to lead Minnesota.

Purdue favored to obliterate Gophers in Big Ten battle

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Purdue favored to obliterate Gophers in Big Ten battle

Gophers, Boilermakers meet inside Mackey Arena Thursday night