Minnesota

Rutgers' historic Big Ten start continues, beats Minnesota

By Matt Sugam Jan. 19, 2020 05:51 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell doesn’t want to talk about his team potentially being ranked in the Top 25 for the first time in over four...

Minnesota's Daniel Oturu reacts to his team scoring a basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Penn State, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 75-69. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Rutgers set for physical test when Minnesota's Oturu visits

By Eric Olson Jan. 17, 2020 02:59 AM EST

Minnesota's Payton Willis drives the ball past Penn State's Myreon Jones during an NCAA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Oturu scores 26 as Minnesota beats Penn State 75-69

By Brian Hall Jan. 15, 2020 11:39 PM EST

Michigan's Eli Brooks (55) passes the ball away from Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur (22), Jarvis Omersa (21) and Payton Willis (0) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Oturu scores 30 as Minnesota beats No. 19 Michigan 75-67

By Patrick Donnelly Jan. 12, 2020 05:30 PM EST

Michigan State's Cassis Winston, left, is pressured by Minnesota's Marcus Carr during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Winston leads No. 8 Michigan St to 74-58 win over Minnesota

By Larry Lage Jan. 09, 2020 11:24 PM EST

Minnesota's Daniel Oturu shoots the ball over Northwestern's Jared Jones during an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota pushes sophomore Daniel Oturu as NBA prospect

By Dave Campbell Jan. 08, 2020 06:53 PM EST

Northwestern's Pat Spencer tries to shoot the ball against Minnesota's Jarvis Omersa during an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Oturu, Minnesota overpower Northwestern 77-68

By Dave Campbell Jan. 05, 2020 09:49 PM EST

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50 shoots over Minnesota center Daniel Oturu (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. Purdue defeated Minnesota 83-78 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Haarms scores 26 points, Purdue beats Minnesota 83-78 2OT

Mark Ambrogi Jan. 02, 2020 10:13 PM EST

Kalscheur, Oturu lead Minnesota to 89-62 win against FIU

By Brian Hall Dec. 28, 2019 06:09 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Coach Richard Pitino loaded Minnesota’s early-season schedule to prepare the Gophers for playing in the Big Ten and to boost their...

Oklahoma State guard Chris Harris Jr. shoots past Minnesota forward Michael Hurt during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (Brett Rojo/Tulsa World via AP)

Kalscheur, Oturu lead Minnesota over Okla. St. 86-66

By John Tranchina Dec. 21, 2019 07:51 PM EST

Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) shoots over Ohio State guard D.J. Carton in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota knocks off No. 3 Ohio State 84-71

By Dave Campbell Dec. 15, 2019 08:55 PM EST

Minnesota center Daniel Orturu (25) celebrates as score with guard Marcus Carr (5) while Clemson forward Paul Grinde (32) runs downcourt in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota beats Clemson 78-60 in ACC-Big Ten Challenge

By Dave Campbell Dec. 02, 2019 11:29 PM EST

Moore's double-double helps DePaul edge Minnesota 73-68

By Patrick Donnelly Nov. 29, 2019 07:01 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The DePaul Blue Demons have spent November proving that preseason polls don’t mean a thing when the season starts. ...

Moore's double-double helps DePaul edge Minnesota 73-68

By Patrick Donnelly Nov. 29, 2019 05:33 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Charlie Moore scored 21 points, dished out 12 assists and had five steals on Friday as DePaul defeated Minnesota 73-68. ...

Kalscheur scores 18 as Minnesota beats North Dakota 79-56

By Brian Hall Nov. 24, 2019 09:39 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With continued growth from sophomore Gabe Kalscheur and the impact of two transfer guards in Marcus Carr and Payton Willis, Minnesota has...

Balance, 3s give Minnesota 82-57 win over Central Michigan

By Brian Hall Nov. 21, 2019 10:07 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Starting the second half with possession, Minnesota worked the ball around the offensive zone for nearly 30 seconds before Daniel Oturu...