Gopher volleyball begins NCAA tournament with Friday home match

The Gopher women’s volleyball team takes the court Friday night in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. The No. 7 seed Gophers will challenge Fairfield at home, at Maturi Pavilion.

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Star Tribune sports reporter Rachel Blount for more on Minnesota’s prospects for the tournament.

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