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Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry speaks to a referee during a timeout in the team's NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota in the Big Ten men's basketball tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Noah Riffe/Centre Daily Times via AP)
Pickett leads Penn State past Minnesota in Big Ten tourney

Mar. 09, 2022 11:06 PM EST

Minnesota guard Luke Loewe (12) shoots under pressure from Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl (22) and guard Johnny Davis (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Big men help No. 13 Badgers hold on to beat Gophers 68-67

By Dave Campbell Feb. 23, 2022 11:31 PM EST

Minnesota guard Luke Loewe (12) reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota's Loewe on lookout for 3-point shots, 3-pound bass

By Dave Campbell Feb. 22, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Minnesota guard E.J. Stephens (20) handles the ball against Northwestern guard Chase Audige (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Loewe, Battle help Minnesota cruise past Northwestern 77-60

Feb. 19, 2022 06:12 PM EST

Penn State forward John Harrar (21) and Minnesota forward Eric Curry (1) jump for the ball at tipoff during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in University Park, Pa. (Noah Riffe/Centre Daily Times via AP)
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Penn State Nittany Lions 2/17/2022

Feb. 17, 2022 06:24 PM EST

Penn State forward Jevonnie Scott, center, dunks the ball in front of Minnesota guard Payton Willis, left, and forward Eric Curry during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Saturday Feb. 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Willis, Curry help Minnesota beat Penn St. 76-70, snap skid

Feb. 12, 2022 11:06 PM EST

Purdue guard Eric Hunter Jr., left celebrates with guard Ethan Morton after the team's 88-73 win over Minnesota during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
No. 4 Purdue beats Gophers 88-73 for 4th straight victory

By Tyler Mason Feb. 02, 2022 09:07 PM EST

Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell dunks against Minnesota in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Liddell leads No. 16 Ohio State past Minnesota, 75-64

By Dave Campbell Jan. 27, 2022 10:20 PM EST

Minnesota guard Payton Willis steals the ball away from Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
With 3 starters out, Gophers beat Scarlet Knights 68-65

Jan. 22, 2022 02:45 PM EST

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery (22) reaches for the ball as Minnesota guard Eylijah Stephens (20) pursues him in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Murray, Iowa thwart Minnesota comeback bid for 81-71 victory

Jan. 16, 2022 04:29 PM EST

Michigan State's Joey Hauser, right, puts up the game-winning shot against Minnesota's Payton Willis (0) late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 71-69. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 10 Michigan State beats Minnesota 71-69 on Hauser's shot

By Larry Lage Jan. 12, 2022 09:23 PM EST

Minnesota forward Jamison Battle (10) tries to shoot as Illinois forward Omar Payne (4) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cockburn, Illinois dominate Minnesota 76-53

Jan. 04, 2022 09:10 PM EST

Minnesota guard Eylijah Stephens (20) knocks the ball away from Green Bay guard Donovan Ivory (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Battle, Willis lead Minnesota past Green Bay 72-56

Dec. 22, 2021 07:07 PM EST

Texas A&M Corpus Christi forward Isaac Mushila (10) drives against Minnesota forward Jamison Battle (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Texas A&M-CC Islanders at Minnesota Golden Gophers 12/14/2021

Dec. 14, 2021 08:22 PM EST

Minnesota forward Eric Curry, left, shoots over Michigan State guard Marcus Bingham Jr. during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
No. 19 Mich. St. outlasts Minnesota 75-67 in Big 10 opener

By Dave Campbell Dec. 08, 2021 11:20 PM EST

Willis' 3 keeps Minnesota unbeaten, tops Mississippi State

Dec. 05, 2021 05:23 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss (AP) — Payton Willis hit a 3-pointer with 17 seconds left to retake the lead and added two free throws as Minnesota remained undefeated with...

Pittsburgh's Femi Odukale, center, shoots between Minnesota's Jamison Battle, center left, and Charlie Daniels (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Loewe put back lifts unbeaten Minnesota past Pitt 54-53

Nov. 30, 2021 09:38 PM EST

Minnesota coach Ben Johnson watches free throws during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Jacksonville on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP)
Jacksonville Dolphins at Minnesota Golden Gophers 11/24/2021

Nov. 24, 2021 11:42 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2020, file photo, Minnesota's Payton Willis drives the ball past Penn State's Myreon Jones during an NCAA college basketball game in Minneapolis. Willis is one of several transfers who joined new coach Ben Johnson’s team, after playing for Charleston last season. He was with Minnesota in 2019-20.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
As Ben Johnson takes over, Gophers put the 'new' in new look

By Dave Campbell Oct. 20, 2021 05:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2021, file photo, Minnesota forward Eric Curry holds the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. Curry has decided to return to the court for a sixth season at Minnesota The 6-foot-9 Curry was planning to serve as a graduate assistant under new head coach Ben Johnson. He changed his mind and exercised his option under the NCAA’s pandemic guidelines to play an additional year. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Minnesota forward Eric Curry coming back for 6th season

Jul. 06, 2021 05:46 PM EDT