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5 Ways the Gophers Could Find March Magic in Upset Bid Against No. 1 Seed UCLA

The Gophers are currently 18.5-point betting underdogs for their Sweet 16 game on Friday night against No. 1 seed UCLA. That means that their implied probability of advancing to the Elite Eight round is roughly 6.25%.

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Which St. Cloud State Players Could Follow Brett Larson to Minnesota?

The Gophers officially hired St. Cloud State's Brett Larson as their new men's hockey head coach on Tuesday. The first question many people ask after a new coaching hire in college sports is whether or not any players will follow in the transfer portal.

Kevin Garnett News / EssentiallySports / March 25

WWE Icon Brock Lesnar Gets Real About Sharing Minnesota Spotlight With Kevin Garnett

Talking trash and mowing down rivals was what Kevin Garnett produced on a nightly basis. Even though it was never in a WWE ring, his skills are still apt for the squared circle.

Gophers Set for UCLA Sweet 16 Rematch—Can Minnesota Pull the Upset?

The Gophers are officially set to take on No. 1 seed UCLA in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at 6:30 p.m. CT in Sacramento, California.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 23

Mystery Candidate? No Contact With Ferschweiler? Latest Gophers Hockey Coach Buzz

In a bit of a surprising revelation, esteemed college hockey insider John Buccigross says the Minnesota Golden Gophers have not reached out to Western Michigan about interviewing head coach Pat Ferschweiler.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The News / March 23

5 finalists for 2026 Minnesota Mr. Basketball revealed

On the eve of the opening day of the 2026 Minnesota boys' basketball state tournament, the five finalists for the annual Mr. Basketball award have been announced.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 22

Amaya Battle sends Minnesota women’s basketball to Sweet 16 with epic game-winner

With the 2026 women’s basketball March Madness fully underway, there was a spectacular moment at the end with the Minnesota Golden Gophers beating Ole Miss on Sunday.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The News / March 22

Two Minnesota teams to compete in 2026 NCAA men's hockey tournament

The 2026 men's hockey NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed on Sunday afternoon, and it will feature two schools from the State of Hockey. The Gophers did not make the tournament for the first time since 2018-19, but Minnesota Duluth and Minnesota State will compete for the chance at a National Championship.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 22

5 Takeaways from Minnesota’s Breakthrough NCAA Tournament Win Over Ole Miss

Gophers women's basketball took down No. 5 seed Ole Miss 65-63 at the buzzer on Sunday afternoon, and they're heading to the Sweet 16 for the first time since the 2004-05 season.

Watch: Minnesota at Indiana | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Baseball | 03/22/2026

Gophers Take Down Ole Miss in a Thriller, Advance to First Sweet 16 in Over 20 Years

Party like it's 2005. Gophers women's basketball took down No. 5 seed Ole Miss 68-65 in an all-time classic game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Watch: Minnesota at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Softball | 03/22/2026

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Total Apex Sports / March 21

Minnesota Rallies Past Green Bay 75-58 in 2026 March Madness 1st Round

The No. 4 seed Minnesota Gophers found themselves locked in a tense battle against a tough No. 13 seed Green Bay Phoenix squad. Luckily for Minnesota, they managed to secure a 75-58 victory.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 20

5 Key Takeaways From Minnesota's March Madness Win Over Green Bay

The final score doesn't show how much Green Bay tested the Gophers on Friday night, but they're advancing to the Round of 32 with a 75-58 win over the Phoenix.

Minnesota vs. Green Bay March Madness Preview: Preview, Prediction

It has been nearly 3,000 days since Gophers women's basketball last played in an NCAA Tournament game. That streak will end this evening when No. 4 seed Minnesota hosts No.

The 'Obvious Choice' to Replace Brad Frost at Minnesota Isn't Leaving Ohio State

Minnesota Gophers athletic director Mark Coyle will have to look elsewhere for the next head coach of the women's hockey team. Ohio State signed Nadine Muzerall to a five-year extension on Thursday.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 19

Gophers Offer Scholarship to Cretin-Derham Hall Freshman Guard

Already loaded with a strong 2027 recruiting class led by Minnesota and Wisconsin high school stars, the Golden Gophers women's basketball team is planting seeds to land a high school freshman who could be one of the top recruits in the country by the time she's set to graduate in 2029.

Bob Motzko Out as Gophers Men's Hockey Coach After 8 Seasons

Bob Motzko will not return as the head coach of Gophers men's hockey after eight seasons in the position. The University of Minnesota announced they've mutually agreed to part ways on Wednesday.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / March 17

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Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 16

Flau'jae Johnson, Lauren Betts Lead Loaded NCAA Tournament Region for Minnesota

The Gophers are the No. 4 seed in Regional 2 of this year's NCAA Tournament bracket, which is loaded with some of the top talent in the sport. Here are five players you need to know before Minnesota begins its March Madness run.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / March 15

Gophers March Madness Hub: Schedule, Seed, Opponent & Path to the Final Four

Minnesota is officially back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2017-18 season. As a top 16 seed, the Gophers officially drew a four seed in Sunday's bracket reveal.

Are the Gophers Being Overlooked Again? Oddsmakers Set Low Win Total

Another year and another round of overlooking the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team. FanDuel Sportsbook released its 2026 Big Ten over/under win totals on Friday, and only four of the 18 teams in the conference have a lower win total than Minnesota's 5.5.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

Rutgers vs Minnesota: Prediction, Preview, Odds

We have reached the second round of the Big 10 Tournament, and it is a matchup between the Rutgers Scarlett Knights and Minnesota Golden Gophers. Rutgers finished the regular season on a high note with a 74-62 home win over Penn State, but they still were 6-14 in Big 10 play.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Big Ten Network / March 7

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Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The News / February 17

Minnesotans leading NDSU to its best women's basketball season ever

Riding a 21-game win streak, the North Dakota State University women's basketball team is 23-2 overall and projected as a No. 10 seed in the latest NCAA Tournament projection from ESPN's Charlie Creme. The Bison's roster features seven players from Minnesota, three from North Dakota, and one from each of Iowa, Oregon, and Australia.