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Minnesota Gophers lose 38-35 to Northwestern

Minnesota Gophers lose 38-35 to Northwestern

Jack Olsen’s third field goal of the game, from 33 yards, snapped a tie with 53 seconds left and Northwestern ended a three-game losing streak with a wild 38-35 win over Minnesota at Wrigley Field on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota falls 42–13 as Oregon QB Dante Moore shines

Minnesota falls 42–13 as Oregon QB Dante Moore shines

Dante Moore threw for two touchdowns and freshman Jordon Davison ran for another pair to lead No. 7 Oregon to a 42-13 victory over Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Lindsey's OT touchdown run helps Minnesota deny Michigan State first Big Ten win with 23-20 victory

Lindsey's OT touchdown run helps Minnesota deny Michigan State first Big Ten win with 23-20 victory

Drake Lindsey scored on a 3-yard run on third down in overtime after he had the tying rushing touchdown with 29 seconds left in regulation, and Minnesota kept Michigan State winless in Big Ten play with a 23-20 victory on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Koi Perich’s interception return lifts Minnesota over Purdue 27-20

Koi Perich’s interception return lifts Minnesota over Purdue 27-20

Koi Perich returned an interception for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and Minnesota held on to defeat Purdue 27-20. Drake Lindsey threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns for the Golden Gophers, who overcame deficits of 10-0 and 20-13. 
by The Associated Press

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University of Minnesota exploring naming rights for Williams Arena

University of Minnesota exploring naming rights for Williams Arena

The University of Minnesota’s venerable Williams Arena may soon have a new name. The U of M announced Thursday that it’s exploring possible naming rights for the venue that’s home to the Gophers men’s and women’s basketball teams.
by MPR News Staff

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Niko Medved was born into a family of Gophers basketball fans. Now he’s their head coach

Niko Medved was born into a family of Gophers basketball fans. Now he’s their head coach

The gravitation toward the Gophers for Niko Medved began even before he was born. That's when his father bought the season tickets that would soon spark his young son’s passion for college basketball.
by The Associated Press

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Niko Medved leaves Colorado State for his native Minnesota after an NCAA tournament run by the Rams

Niko Medved leaves Colorado State for his native Minnesota after an NCAA tournament run by the Rams

Minnesota hired Colorado State’s Niko Medved on Monday, agreeing to a six-year contract with the Twin Cities-area native and former student manager for the Gophers who had the Rams within one basket of the Sweet 16.
by The Associated Press

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Gophers fire men's basketball coach Ben Johnson after four seasons with U of M

Gophers fire men's basketball coach Ben Johnson after four seasons with U of M

Gophers Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced early Thursday that he fired men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson after Minnesota lost to Northwestern in Wednesday’s Big Ten Tournament opener.
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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Martinelli scores 28 and Northwestern beats Minnesota 72-64 to begin the Big Ten tourney

Martinelli scores 28 and Northwestern beats Minnesota 72-64 to begin the Big Ten tourney

 Nick Martinelli scored 28 points to help No. 13 seed Northwestern beat No. 12 seed Minnesota 72-64 to begin the Big Ten Tournament. Northwestern earned its first conference tournament win since 2022 for a chance to play No. 5 Wisconsin in the second round. 
by The Associated Press

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