Minnesota center Daniel Oturu said Monday he is declaring for the NBA draft after leading the Big Ten in rebounding and blocked shots as a sophomore. Oturu made the announcement with a letter to fans on Instagram, saying he planned to hire an agent. The 6-foot-10 Oturu averaged 20.1 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks […]

(Minneapolis, MN) — University of Minnesota women’s basketball coach Lindsay Whalen of Hutchinson admitted this week that her second season at the helm was one of the most challenging years of her entire basketball career. Whalen’s top player Destiny Pitts left the team in January. Whalen says it was a tough time, but she felt […]

Golden Gopher softball coach Jamie Trachsel talked with MNN Sports Director Mike Grimm on the emotions of canceling the rest of the season in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis:    

BIG TEN STATEMENT The Big Ten Conference announced today that in addition to the Men’s Basketball Tournament it will be canceling all conference and non-conference competitions through the end of the academic year, including spring sports that compete beyond the academic year, and participation in all NCAA tournaments and competitions. In addition, the Conference has announced […]

MINNESOTA-NORTHWESTERN IN BIG TEN TOURNEY, WEDNESDAY, 5 PM   SERIES INFORMATION Series: 167th Meeting (98-68)* Series (Neutral): Sixth Meeting (3-2)* Current Streak: W-3 Richard Pitino vs. Northwestern: 5-6 Minnesota vs. Big Ten: 769-846* Richard Pitino vs. Big Ten: 52-85 * – excludes vacated games PITINO PREGAME Gopher head coach Richard Pitino spoke with MNN Sports […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The No. 4 seed Golden Gopher women’s hockey team will face WCHA Final Faceoff champion Ohio State in the NCAA quarterfinal round as the NCAA unveiled the eight-team bracket for the 2020 National Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey Championship on Sunday evening. Minnesota and Ohio State will face off at 4 p.m. CT Saturday […]

Gabe Kalscheur scored 26 points and Alihan Demir added 19 points and 10 rebounds on Sunday as Minnesota set a season-high in scoring with a 107-75 victory over Nebraska. Marcus Carr had 18 points and 11 assists, while Daniel Oturu added 10 points and six rebounds for the Gophers (14-16, 8-12 Big Ten), who made […]

MINNESOTA AT INDIANA Tip Time: 6:01 p.m. CT SERIES INFORMATION Series: 164th Meeting (67-96)* Series (Away): 80th Meeting (19-60)* Current Streak: L-1 Richard Pitino vs. Indiana: 3-6 Minnesota vs. Big Ten: 768-845* Richard Pitino vs. Big Ten: 51-84 * – excludes vacated games PITINO PREGAME Gopher head coach Richard Pitino spoke with MNN Sports Director […]

Darryl Morsell drained the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left for No. 9 Maryland, capping a comeback from a 16-point halftime deficit to beat Minnesota 74-73 on Wednesday night. Jalen Smith had 16 points and 12 rebounds, including a soaring rebound and slam with 14.5 seconds remaining that pulled the Terrapins within 73-71. Gabe Kalscheur short-armed the […]

GOPHERS HOST #9 MARYLAND Tip Time: 8:07 p.m. CT, Williams Arena, Minneapolis   SERIES INFORMATION Series: 12th Meeting (2-9) Series (Home): 6th Meeting (1-4) Current Streak: L-3 Richard Pitino vs. Maryland: 2-5 Minnesota vs. Big Ten: 768-843* Richard Pitino vs. Big Ten: 51-82 * – excludes vacated games STARTING FIVE • The Minnesota men’s basketball […]