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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 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

Miami's Sam Waardenburg (21) left, and Charlie Moore (3) celebrate after defeating Virginia Tech in an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 26 2022, in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Final transfer: Canes' Moore, Gophers' Willis find their fit

By Dave Campbell Feb. 10, 2022 07:36 PM EST

Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 71-59. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Murray has 24 points, 15 boards; Iowa beats Minnesota 71-59

Feb. 06, 2022 07:39 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

Oklahoma guard Marvin Johnson (5) goes up for a shot as Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Oklahoma Sooners at Auburn Tigers 1/29/2022

Jan. 29, 2022 03:22 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

Estrada scores 30 to propel Hofstra past Charleston 76-73

Jan. 27, 2022 09:42 PM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Aaron Estrada tied his career high with 30 points and made two free throws with 7 seconds remaining as Hofstra held off Charleston 76-73 on...

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson speaks to guard Taze Moore (4) on the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against East Carolina on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Edwards leads No. 10 Houston to 79-36 win over East Carolina

Jan. 22, 2022 08:18 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

Auburn students and fans stand outside Auburn Arena as people camped out for the NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kentucky Wildcats at Auburn Tigers 1/22/2022

Jan. 22, 2022 12:32 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

Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) elevates for a dunk against South Carolina forward Wildens Leveque, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. Auburn won 81-66. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 9 Auburn wins 10th straight, 81-66 over South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 04, 2022 08:39 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl communicates with players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Auburn Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks 1/4/2022

Jan. 04, 2022 07:32 PM EST

LSU guard Justice Williams (11) goes up for a lay up around Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
LSU Tigers at Auburn Tigers 12/29/2021

Dec. 29, 2021 07:26 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

Minnesota guard Sean Sutherlin (24) and Texas A&M Corpus Christi guard Jalen Jackson (4) compete for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Texas A&M Corpus Christi 79-71. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Minnesota cruises past Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 79-71

Dec. 14, 2021 10:26 PM EST

North Alabama guard C.J. Brim (11) attempts to pass the ball around Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
North Alabama Lions at Auburn Tigers 12/14/2021

Dec. 14, 2021 09:32 PM EST