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Basketball

Coach Lindsay Whalen prepares to blow the whistle during Gopher womens basketballs annual exhibition versus the mens scout team on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at Williams Arena.

Gophers extend Lindsay Whalen one season through 2024-25

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published March 4, 2022
Pending Board of Regents approval, Whalen will now be under contract through 2024-25.
Minnesota Guard Deja Winters prepares to make a shot in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday, Jan. 30 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers women’s basketball falls short 65-60 to Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published March 3, 2022
A late comeback attempt from Minnesota came up short, ending its postseason hopes.
Forward Jamison Battle reaches for the basket in a game against the University of Iowa on January 16, 2021 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Career night from Battle not enough against Terps

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published March 3, 2022
Jamison Battle was the go-to guy all night, but a commanding effort in the paint from Maryland spoiled the night.
Guard Payton Willis breaks through the a defender at Williams Arena on Sunday, Nov. 24. The Gophers defeated North Dakota 79-56.

Willis and Gophers’ late effort not enough to complete comeback

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 28, 2022
Minnesota ended the game on a 36-14 run over the last eight minutes of the game.
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

32-point performances from Sissoko and Scalia lead Gophers over Penn State 94-83.

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 27, 2022
In its final regular season game of the season, Minnesota exploded offensively earning consecutive Big Ten wins for the first time this season.
Luke Loewe dribbles down the court in a game against the University of Wisconsin Badgers on Feb. 23, 2022 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

Luke Loewe finding his stride in second half of season

by AJ Condon
Published February 25, 2022
Loewe has been on an up and down roller coaster throughout the season, but has given the Gophers an important touch to their game.
Laura Bagwell-Katalinich celebrates in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Jan. 30, 2022 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. The Gophers beat the Badgers 57-55 to snap a four-game losing streak.

Gophers dominate Illinois 87-54 on Senior Night

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 24, 2022
Five different Minnesota players scored in double figures Thursday, in a dominant offensive performance.
Forward Jamison Battle dribbles down the court in a game against the University of Wisconsin on Feb. 23, 2022 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

Badgers spoil Gophers upset attempt

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 24, 2022
After leading 25-24 with 7:11 left in the first, Minnesota wouldn’t take the lead again.
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Sunday, Nov. 10. The Gophers defeated Vermont 90-58.

Red-hot Nebraska outscores Gophers women’s basketball 93-70

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 20, 2022
After a disappointing outing on Wednesday, Minnesota offensive struggles continued against Nebraska, picking up its second straight loss.
Senior Luke Loewe jumps to make a shot against the Iowa Hawkeyes on January 26, 2022, at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

No Willis, no problem for Gopher basketball

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 19, 2022
Luke Loewe had a career game in the Maroon & Gold to route Northwestern.

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