Big Ten

Rosemount, IL (KROC-AM-News) - The Minnesota Gophers are among the seven Big Ten teams that have won slots in the upcoming NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan completed a magical run to its first Big Ten Tournament title, using a swarming defense and accurate shooting to beat No. 24 Wisconsin 71-56 on Sunday for its fourth victory in four days.

Ann Arbor, MI (Learfield)  --  The Minnesota Gophers are tied for first place in the Big Ten Conference hockey standings, with just three games left in the season.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) : Reggis Lynch enjoyed the Williams Arena crowd chanting his name on Saturday after block after block against Penn State. At one point, Lynch let himself show his appreciation, smiling and pointing to the crowd.

MINNEAPOLIS (GopherSports.com) -- Vinni Lettieri scored a pair of goals including one in the opening minute, but it wasn't enough as the No. 4 Gopher Hockey program moved into a tie for first in the Big Ten with a 3-2 loss to No. 19 Wisconsin on Friday night at Mariucci Arena...

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Dupree McBrayer scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half, and Minnesota beat struggling No. 24 Maryland 89-75 on Wednesday night for its sixth straight victory.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (GopherSports.com) – Rem Pitlick gave the No. 5 Gopher Hockey program its first lead of the night with an overtime winner as Minnesota picked up a 4-3 win over No. 8/9 Penn State to complete a Big Ten sweep at Pegula Ice Arena.

Minneapolis, MN (Learfield) -- Akeem Springs followed his own missed 3-pointer with a putback flip from the baseline with 3 seconds left, lifting Minnesota to a 75-74 victory over Indiana on Wednesday night to hand the Hoosiers their fourth straight loss.

The Golden Gophers bounced back from a third-quarter Northwestern run to win their second home game in three days, 71-61. Minnesota (14-12, 5-8 Big Ten) built a 12-point halftime lead then held off the Wildcats for the victory.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (GopherSports.com) – The No. 4/5 Gopher Hockey program scored six power-play goals to pick up a thrilling 6-5 win at No. 12/13 Ohio State on Friday night at Value City Arena.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Jordan Murphy scored 17 points and had 11 rebounds to lead Minnesota past Rutgers 72-63 on Saturday.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Akeem Springs led the Minnesota (15-7, 3-6) with a season-high 23 points Saturday, but the Gophers lost to No. 22 Maryland, 85-78.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -  The Minnesota Gophers fell behind early and despite rallying, just couldn't get over the hump in a 78-72 loss at Ohio State. It's the fourth straight loss for the Gophers. The Buckeyes shot 50-percent from the field and made 23 of 30 free throws, improving its record to 13-8, 3-5 in the Big Ten...

MINNEAPOLIS  -- Things are looking up at Williams Arena these days.  Attendance is up as is the quality of play.  Too bad the Gophers couldn't pull it out.  Wisconsin prevailed 78-76 in overtime. in a Big Ten game heard on 1340 KROC AM. Statistically, the game was about as even as you get from rebounds to three point baskets to free throws...