Big Dance at the NCAA tournament was short for Gophers

The big story Friday morning is the short run by the University of Minnesota men's basketball team in the NCAA tournament. The Gophers are out after losing to Middle Tennessee State in the first round Thursday by a score of 81 to 72.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke to Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker about the Gophers.

Click on the audio player above to hear their conversation.

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