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Nelson helps extend U's season with two late goals to beat Nebraska Omaha 3-2
Jaxon Nelson tied the score at 9:15 of the third period, then netted the winner with 4:13 to play to snare the Gophers a 3-2 victory and send them into the Sioux Falls Regional final against Boston University.
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U basketball losses mount: Payne, Carrington, Ihnen enter portal
The Gophers men's basketball team has seen three sophomores from Minnesota enter the transfer portal over two days.
Gophers to face vastly improved NDSU in Super 16 WNIT game
Kent Youngblood's breakdown: Expect a closer game than when Minnesota defeated NDSU by 22 points early in the season. The Bison are a different team.
Gallery: NCAA hockey regional Gophers 3, Nebraska 2
Gophers men's hockey defeated the Nebraska Omaha Mavericks 3-2 in NCAA hockey regional at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, S. Dakota on March 28, 2024.
Minnesota State Mankato tops West Texas A&M in D-II semifinals
Both the Mavericks men's and women's teams will play for national championships.
Boston University overcomes slow start, beats RIT in NCAA regional
The Terriers, seeded No. 2 overall, came out sluggish but handled their business against RIT.
Live: Updates from U vs. Omaha in NCAA men's hockey tournament
After losing in the national championship game last season, the Gophers open NCAA tournament play in Sioux Falls. Tap here for live updates.
Clark, other stars turn women's Sweet 16 into must-watch TV
Kent Youngblood's College Basketball Insider: The NCAA women's basketball Sweet 16 is brimming with talent and compelling story lines that gives it more drama than the men's field.
Three keys for Gophers vs. Nebraska Omaha in NCAA tourney opener
The Gophers will be facing what they describe as a "hard, heavy team" in the Mavericks. Here's how they can advance in Sioux Falls.
Gophers transfer portal watch: NDSU big man visiting
Former North Dakota State big man and Waseca native Andrew Morgan plans to visit the Gophers on Thursday. The 6-10 junior has one year of eligibility left.
Gophers begin NCAA hockey tournament fueled by last year's heartbreak
"A few losses you take to your grave," coach Bob Motzko said. On Thursday, the Gophers start to rewrite the script in their tournament opener vs. Nebraska Omaha.
Gophers men's hockey regional: Everything you need to know
If the Gophers get past Nebraska Omaha on Thursday — no small task — they could face one of the nation's top teams and top players Saturday.
Gophers sophomore Ola-Joseph enters transfer portal
Joshua Ola-Joseph saw his role with Gophers basketball decrease late this season. Now the forward is heading to a new team.
MSU Mankato men crush Ferris State in NCAA D-II Elite Eight
Kyreese Willingham scored 25 points and Malik Willingham scored 23 as the Mavericks (33-2) cruised to victory in Evansville, Ind., after jumping out to a 51-32 halftime lead.
U women open WNIT play with 77-62 victory vs. Pacific
Mara Braun and Sophie Hart combined for 26 points in their return from injury, and the Gophers advanced to face North Dakota State in the WNIT Super 16.
Gallery: Gophers women win 77-62 over Tigers
The Minnesota Gophers defeated the Pacific Tigers 77-62 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
U recruits Asuma, Grove ready for jump from state tourney to college
Cherry's Isaac Asuma remembers being wide-eyed as a sophomore at Williams Arena, but by Saturday's 1A title game, the Iron Range star felt in his element. Fellow Gophers recruit Grayson Grove of Alexandria joined him on the all-tournament team.
MSU Mankato women win in D-II Elite Eight; Mavericks men play tonight
Joey Batt scored 21 points to help the Mavericks women's basketball team overcome a 52-45 halftime deficit to defeat Georgia Southwestern 93-88.
Gophers set for second-round WNIT home game vs. Pacific
After a first-round WNIT bye, the Gophers should have Mara Braun and Sophie Hart back from injury.
Gophers roster analysis: Decisions by two key players loom largest
The Gophers had 10 more wins this season than in 2022-23. Their continued improvement, however, will be largely based on who decides to return.