Gophers without 4 players, 2 coaches Sunday against Iowa
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team hosts Iowa Sunday afternoon at Williams Arena, and the Gophers will be short-handed as they try to end a three-game losing streak in the Big Ten.
Takeaways: Gophers basketball loses on buzzer beater at Michigan State, 71-69
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team lost at the buzzer to Michigan State, 71-69, Wednesday night at the Breslin Center to drop to 10-4 on the season.
Gophers Coaches Show: Minnesota women’s basketball with Carly Thibault-Dudonis
It’s Week 2 of the Gophers Coaches Show on Fox 9 after the end of football season and this week, we’re catching up with the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team.
Gophers' Bob Motzko: Losing Jack LaFontaine to NHL 'came out of left field'
Bob Motzko was watching the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday when he learned goaltender Jack LaFontaine was singing a pro contract with Carolina.
Lindsay Whalen returns to Gophers' bench Wednesday at Wisconsin
Lindsay Whalen returns to the bench for the Gophers at Wisconsin Wednesday night after having emergency appendix surgery last week.
Jack LaFontaine leaves Gopher hockey team, signs with Carolina Hurricanes
The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team announced Sunday that top goaltender Jack LaFontaine has left the program and signed a professional contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.
Lindsay Whalen not coaching for Gophers Sunday against Maryland
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team is hosting No. 10-ranked Maryland Sunday afternoon at Williams Arena, but for the second straight game, Lindsay Whalen will not be on the Gophers’ bench.
Gophers Coaches Show: Ben Johnson talks 10-2 start for Minnesota
The University of Minnesota football season is over, but the Gopher Coaches Show continues on Fox 9. This week, Ben Johnson talks about a 10-2 start for Gophers men's basketball.
Lindsay Whalen will miss Gophers game at Rutgers after emergency appendectomy
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team travels to Rutgers Thursday night to resume Big Ten play, but the Gophers will be without head coach Lindsay Whalen.
Gophers manhandled in 76-53 loss to Illinois, fall to 1-2 in Big Ten
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team resumed Big Ten play and opened the 2022 portion of its schedule with a 76-53 loss to Illinois Tuesday night at Williams Arena.
Ben Johnson: Gophers ‘full-go’ against Illinois Tuesday night
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team will take the floor for the first time in 14 days Tuesday night against Illinois at Williams Arena.
Gophers basketball game against Alcorn State canceled due to COVID-19
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team was set to host Alcorn State Wednesday night to close out the non-conference season, but the game has been canceled due to COVID-19 issues with the Braves.
Gophers remain clear of COVID-19 as Big Ten releases new forfeiture guidelines
The Gophers remain clear of COVID-19 cases as the Big Ten released new forfeiture guidelines ahead of league play resuming later this week.
Gophers women's basketball cancels Friday game against Northwestern due to COVID-19
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team will have to wait until 2022 to resume its Big Ten schedule.
Ben Johnson, Gophers staying healthy as COVID-19 cases surge across sports
Ben Johnson didn’t really know what to say Tuesday when he was asked about COVID-19 and its most recent impact on sports.
Lindsay Whalen named a first-time nominee for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Hutchinson, University of Minnesota and Minnesota Lynx star Lindsay Whalen is one step closer to calling herself a hall-of-famer.
Gophers golf coach talks signing Simley prep star Isabella McCauley to 2022 class
Simley golf star Isabella McCauley, of the top high school players in the nation, signed in November to join the Gophers in 2022.
Gophers men's hockey to face St. Thomas Jan. 2 at Doug Woog Arena
The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team will open the 2022 portion of its schedule against St. Thomas on Sunday, Jan. 2, at Doug Woog Arena in South St. Paul.
Gophers Stephanie Samedy named 1st Team All-American for 4th time
University of Minnesota senior Stephanie Samedy was named a First Team All-American on Wednesday for the fourth time by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.
Takeaways: Ben Johnson has Gophers basketball off to 8-1 start
We’re just nine games into the University of Minnesota men’s basketball season, and Ben Johnson already has the attention of national observers and local fans.