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Mar 9, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jordan Derkack (0) deflects the ball away from Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Mike Mitchell Jr. (2) during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

5 takeaways from Minnesota's regular season finale loss against Rutgers

Tony Liebert

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Mar 9, 2025

Mar 9, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) and Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Brennan Rigsby (24) battle for the ball in front of forward Dawson Garcia (3) during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Shooting struggles cost Gophers in overtime loss to Rutgers

Tony Liebert

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Mar 9, 2025

Purdue Boilermakers hold up the Big Ten Conference Champions trophy after the NCAA men s basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. The Purdue Boilermakers won 76-71.

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2025 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Tracker: Dates, Matchups, TV Info, History and More

Todd Golden

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Mar 16, 2025

Rutgers is a home favorite to Minnesota on Sunday.

Minnesota vs. Rutgers Prediction, Odds and Best College Basketball Prop Bets for Sunday, March 9

Iain MacMillan

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Mar 9, 2025

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Feb 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit during the first quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Gophers women's hoops have fallen out of latest NCAA Tournament projections

Tony Liebert

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Mar 7, 2025

Jan 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Ques Glover (6) is fouled by Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Mike Mitchell Jr. (2) during the second overtime at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Missed free throws and bad decisions: How Minnesota blew its NCAA chances

Joe Nelson

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Mar 6, 2025

Mar 5, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Lu'Cye Patterson (25) celebrates during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Minnesota Gophers’ Big Ten Tournament fate: Scenarios, tiebreakers, key games

Joe Nelson

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Mar 6, 2025

Mar 1, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Ben Johnson looks down the bench during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Gophers' Ben Johnson: Nobody thought we'd make the Big Ten Tournament

Joe Nelson

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Mar 6, 2025

Mar 5, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Mike Mitchell Jr. (2) works around Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

5 takeaways from the Gophers' ninth straight loss against Wisconsin

Tony Liebert

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Mar 5, 2025

Mar 5, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) works around Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) during the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Late comeback not enough, Gophers' losing streak against Wisconsin grows

Tony Liebert

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Mar 5, 2025

Wisconsin and John Tonje take on Minnesota Wednesday night in Big Ten action.

Final stats, analysis: No. 12 Wisconsin hangs on for hard-fought road win

Dana Becker

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Mar 5, 2025

Feb 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Amaya Battle (3) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

5 thoughts after the Gophers' Big Ten Tournament first-round loss to Washington

Tony Liebert

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Mar 5, 2025

Feb 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Washington's hot shooting too much for Gophers in Big Ten Tournament first round

Tony Liebert

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Mar 5, 2025

Feb 8, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) looks to shoot against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for Wednesday, March 5

Reed Wallach

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Mar 5, 2025

Minnesota forward Dawson Garcia (3) drives past Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore (7) during the first half of their game Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Gophers looking to snap eight-game losing streak against rival Wisconsin

Tony Liebert

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Mar 4, 2025

Feb 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Tori McKinney (14) shoots over UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) during the first quarter at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Gophers women's basketball snubbed from postseason Big Ten awards

Tony Liebert

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Mar 4, 2025

Feb 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Mallory Heyer (24) drives to the basket past UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) during the first quarter at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Analytics favor Gophers in Big Ten Tournament first round game against Washington

Tony Liebert

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Mar 4, 2025

Feb 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Dawn Plitzuweit 'absolutely' believes Gophers deserve a NCAA Tournament invite

Tony Liebert

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Mar 4, 2025

Mar 1, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) looks to pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

5 thoughts on Gophers basketball heading into final week of the regular season

Tony Liebert

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Mar 3, 2025

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