PATRICK DONNELLY
Michigan State forward Taiyier Parks (14) is defended by Indiana forward Mackenzie Holmes, left, and guard Yarden Garzon (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten women's tournament Friday, March 3, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Holmes scores 27, No. 2 Indiana holds off Michigan St 94-85

By Patrick Donnelly Mar. 03, 2023 03:14 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mackenzie Holmes scored 27 points and Sara Scalia added 20 as

Rutgers men's head coach Steve Pikiell speaks during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Purdue back near Big Ten top? Portal makes predictions tough

By Patrick Donnelly Oct. 11, 2022 09:16 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Purdue Boilermakers are coming off a 29-win season in which

Purdue's Zach Edey (15) makes a pass to Mason Gillis, top right, amidst Minnesota defenders in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Late rally lifts Minnesota past No. 24 Purdue, 71-68

By Patrick Donnelly Feb. 11, 2021 07:37 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Carr scored 19 points, Gabe Kalscheur added 16 and

3-point barrage lifts Minnesota over Nebraska 107-75

By Patrick Donnelly Mar. 08, 2020 03:15 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur scored 26 points and Alihan Demir added 19

Michigan's Eli Brooks (55) passes the ball away from Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur (22), Jarvis Omersa (21) and Payton Willis (0) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)
Oturu scores 30 as Minnesota beats No. 19 Michigan 75-67

By Patrick Donnelly Jan. 12, 2020 05:30 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Daniel Oturu shook off an injury and had a career game to

Moore's double-double helps DePaul edge Minnesota 73-68

By Patrick Donnelly Nov. 29, 2019 07:01 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The DePaul Blue Demons have spent November proving that

Moore's double-double helps DePaul edge Minnesota 73-68

By Patrick Donnelly Nov. 29, 2019 05:33 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Charlie Moore scored 21 points, dished out 12 assists and

Illinois' Trent Frazier (1) tries to go between Minnesota's Amir Coffey (5) and Isaiah Washington (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Coffey scores 18 to help Minnesota beat Illinois 86-75

By Patrick Donnelly Jan. 30, 2019 11:36 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The last time Minnesota played Illinois, the Gophers suffered a

Penn State forward Mike Watkins (24) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against the Minnesota, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)
Murphy carries Gophers past Penn State

By Patrick Donnelly Jan. 19, 2019 11:12 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After a sluggish start, Jordan Murphy cleared his head and put his

Minnesota center Daniel Oturu celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Rutgers 88-70. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Coffey scores 29 as Gophers top Rutgers 88-70

By Patrick Donnelly Jan. 12, 2019 03:01 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota's defense sparked its fast-break offense in time for the