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FILE - Drake's Liam Robbins, left, heads to the basket as Illinois State's Matt Chastain defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament in St. Louis. As coach Richard Pitino starts a pivotal eighth year at Minnesota, the Gophers will again try to bounce back from a bad season after finishing in 12th place in the Big Ten in 2019-20. Liam Robbins, one of three transfers and six newcomers on the roster, will attempt to replace departed star center Daniel Oturu. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Pitino, Gophers again have new look with trio of transfers

By Dave Campbell Nov. 10, 2020 06:15 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino watches from the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa in this Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, file photo. As coach Richard Pitino starts a pivotal eighth year at Minnesota, the Gophers will again try to bounce back from a bad season after finishing in 12th place in the Big Ten in 2019-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Minnesota Golden Gophers at Iowa Hawkeyes 12/9/2019

Nov. 10, 2020 07:54 AM EST

FILE - Utah guard Both Gach (11) advances the ball up-court while Arizona State's Romello White (23) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tempe, Ariz., in this Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, file photo. Gach switched schools to be closer to his family during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now at Minnesota, the junior guard has been granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA.(AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)

NCAA approves transfer Gach to play right away for Minnesota

Nov. 09, 2020 02:36 PM EST

Real Salt Lake fans wearing masks wait for the team's MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

The Latest: Clemson cancels soccer trip to Virginia

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 05:57 PM EDT

Minnesota dropping men's track, gymnastics, tennis programs

Sep. 10, 2020 05:52 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota is dropping men’s indoor and outdoor track and field, gymnastics and tennis because of budget concerns brought about by the...

Utah guard Both Gach (11) shoots as Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV (25) defends in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah guard Gach transfers to home state team, Minnesota

Jun. 17, 2020 09:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Tulane running back Amare Jones is tackled for a loss by Auburn defensive end Marlon Davidson (3) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Davidson was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

The Latest: Aussie rules football to kick off on June 11

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst, left, talks to athletic director Barry Alvarez before an NCAA college football game against BYU in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin announced Saturday, May 9, 2020, it is asking 25 of its highest-earning employees to volunteer for a 15% pay cut over the next six months. That group includes athletic director Barry Alvarez, football coach Paul Chryst and men's basketball coach Greg Gard. There won't be any reduction of work hours.
(AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Colleges thrown for big losses in sports budget crunch

By Dave Campbell May. 08, 2020 08:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Northern Iowa's AJ Green (4) has his shot blocked by Drake's Liam Robbins (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament in St. Louis. Minnesota has added two accomplished frontcourt players to the roster, bringing in Liam Robbins from Drake and Brandon Johnson from Western Michigan. The Gophers announced the signing of both big men on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Gophers get big men transfers Liam Robbins, Brandon Johnson

Apr. 15, 2020 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2020, file photo, Maryland head coach Brenda Frese, right, talks with guard Diamond Miller during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in College Park, Md. For all the wealth, privilege and rewards elite sports can provide its participants, few vocations require more time away from loved ones. “I appreciate the gift of time and being able to spend it with my family,” said Maryland women's basketball coach Brenda Frese, whose fourth-ranked Terrapins might well have been in New Orleans last week for the Final Four. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

On-the-go sports stars embrace family time during shutdown

By Dave Campbell Apr. 10, 2020 02:37 AM EDT

Minnesota's Marcus Carr (5) goes to the basket against Northwestern's Ryan Greer (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Minnesota's Carr says he'll enter NBA draft, not hire agent

Mar. 30, 2020 11:34 PM EDT

Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Minnesota center Daniel Oturu says he's entering NBA draft

Mar. 23, 2020 11:55 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

AP Source: Pitino will return for 8th season with Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Mar. 13, 2020 04:03 PM EDT

Northwestern's Pete Nance (22) works the ball against Minnesota's Isaiah Ihnen (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Gophers use strong 2nd half to pull away from Northwestern

By Michael Marot Mar. 11, 2020 08:20 PM EDT

Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) goes up for a dunk against Indiana's Devonte Green (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana defeated Minnesota 72-67. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Big Ten tourney challenge gives Pitino, Gophers last chance

By Dave Campbell Mar. 10, 2020 06:24 PM EDT

Wisconsin forward Micah Potter, right, hugs Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard after defeating Indiana 60-56 in an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Big Ten takes bruising battles to conference tournament

By Michael Marot Mar. 10, 2020 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 8, 2020, file photo, Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates a 78-76 win over Iowa in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill. Dosunmu was selected to the Associated Press All-Big Ten team selected Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Holly Hart, File)

Iowa's Garza, Badgers' Gard take AP All-Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Mar. 10, 2020 11:57 AM EDT

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 points and 10 rebounds on Sunday as Minnesota set a season-high in scoring with a...