Minnesota Golden Gophers
East Carolina guard Tristen Newton (2) tries to pass the ball around Houston guard Kyler Edwards during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
East Carolina Pirates at Houston Cougars 1/22/2022

Jan. 22, 2022 07:08 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

Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson yells to his team as they play against Iowa in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota-PSU men postponed; Indiana women push back 2 games

Jan. 18, 2022 06:18 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 head coach Ben Johnson reacts to the action on the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Five Hoosiers in double figures in win over Gophers 73-60

Jan. 09, 2022 02:22 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

Sherfield just misses triple-double, leads Nevada to win

Dec. 16, 2021 12:25 AM EST
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Grant Sherfield scored 28 points with 12 rebounds and nine assists as Nevada defeated Minnesota Duluth 98-62 on Wednesday night. ...

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

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

Michigan's forward Caleb Houstan (22) drives on Minnesota's forward Jamison Battle (10) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Battle's season-high 27 boosts Minnesota past Michigan 75-65

Dec. 11, 2021 09:12 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

Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Minnesota won 54-53. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Undefeated Gophers getting along just fine under Ben Johnson

By Dave Campbell Dec. 07, 2021 09:23 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...

Utah guard Jaxon Brenchley, right, stretches with his teammates before an NCAA college basketball game against California on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Isaac Hale)
California Golden Bears at Utah Utes 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 04:32 PM EST

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

Minnesota guard E.J. Stephens (20) and forward Charlie Daniels (15) defend against a shot by Jacksonville guard Jordan Davis (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP)
Willis, Battle lead Minnesota past Jacksonville 55-44

Nov. 24, 2021 11:28 PM EST

Minnesota forward Jamison Battle (10) celebrates as Purdue Fort Wayne forward Ra Kpedi (3) runs by in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Sutherlin propels Minnesota past Purdue Fort Wayne 78-49

Nov. 19, 2021 09:23 PM EST