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Michigan's Hunter Dickinson (1) shoots and scores as four against Minnesota players watch in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
No. 23 Minnesota hands No. 7 Michigan 1st loss in 75-57 romp

By Dave Campbell Jan. 16, 2021 04:23 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) catches a pass over Minnesota center Liam Robbins (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 86-71. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Garza scores 33, No. 5 Iowa beats No. 16 Minnesota 86-71

By John Bohnenkamp Jan. 10, 2021 05:17 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza looks to shoot over Northwestern forward Pete Nance, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 87-72. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa-Minnesota rematch looms; Dickinson shining for Michigan

By Noah Trister Jan. 07, 2021 03:53 AM EST

Michigan guard Franz Wagner, front, reacts after forcing a Minnesota turnover in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Dickinson-led No. 10 Michigan routs No. 16 Minnesota 82-57

By Larry Lage Jan. 06, 2021 11:47 PM EST

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell shouts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
No. 15 Rutgers, No. 16 Minnesota set for AP Top 25 tests

By Aaron Beard Jan. 05, 2021 02:11 AM EST

Ohio State's Justice Sueing, left, gets off a pass despite a collision with Minnesota's Liam Robbins in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Robbins leads No. 21 Minnesota past No. 25 Ohio State 77-60

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2021 08:02 PM EST

Minnesota's Brandon Johnson blocks the shot of Wisconsin's Trevor Anderson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Potter leads No. 6 Wisconsin in rout of No. 21 Minnesota

Dec. 31, 2020 06:34 PM EST

Rutgers' Geo Baker, right, defends against Purdue guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) as Hunter looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Piscataway, NJ. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Iowa-Rutgers, among 9 ranked, tops ever-tough Big Ten slate

By Dave Campbell Dec. 31, 2020 02:45 AM EST

Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) is fouled by Minnesota's Sam Freeman (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 81-56. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
No. 21 Minnesota beats bad-shooting No. 17 Mich. St. 81-56

By Dave Campbell Dec. 28, 2020 10:28 PM EST

Minnesota guard Marcus Carr passes the ball around Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 102-95 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Gonzaga, Big Ten continue to dominate Top 25; Wisconsin 6th

By Dave Skretta Dec. 28, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) works to the basket as Minnesota forward Isaiah Ihnen (35) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 102-95 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota beats No. 4 Iowa 102-95 on Johnson's 3-point spree

By Dave Campbell Dec. 25, 2020 10:50 PM EST

FILE- In this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Cleveland State plays against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game with no fans in the stands at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. This pandemic-altered season has turned into quite the isolation play. With campuses largely empty and arena doors closed to fans in many places, the games have more than ever been reduced to television programming. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Isolation play: College teams fend off holiday loneliness

By Dave Campbell Dec. 24, 2020 12:22 PM EST

Saint Louis' Javonte Perkins (3) shoots the ball against Minnesota's Isaiah Ihnen (35) during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 90-82. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Carr scores 32, Minnesota hands Saint Louis 1st loss, 90-82

Dec. 20, 2020 11:35 PM EST

Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad (5) walks off the field with teammates after Wisconsindefeated them in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
The Latest: Independence Bowl canceled; Army in limbo

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 11:52 AM EST

Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) puts up a shot as Minnesota's forward Isaiah Ihnen (35) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Cockburn scores 33 as No. 13 Illinois routs Minnesota 92-65

By Terry Towery Dec. 15, 2020 09:47 PM EST

Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (5) shoots over UMKC guard Franck Kamgain during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Robbins has 27 points as Minnesota beats Kansas City 90-61

Dec. 10, 2020 11:01 PM EST

Minnesota's Liam Robbins (0) blocks a shot by Boston College's Makai Ashton-Langford (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Carr, Gach help Minnesota rally, beat Boston College in OT

Dec. 08, 2020 10:10 PM EST

North Dakota guard Caleb Nero (0) works around Minnesota guard Both Gach (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Gach, Carr lead Minnesota over North Dakota 76-67

Dec. 04, 2020 11:28 PM EST

Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (5) shoots against Loyola Marymount in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)
Loyola Marymount Lions at Minnesota Golden Gophers 11/30/2020

Nov. 30, 2020 11:02 PM EST

Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (5) shoots against Loyola Marymount in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)
Carr drains 3, Minnesota trips LMU 67-64

Nov. 30, 2020 10:57 PM EST