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Brandon Johnson rebounds the ball during the first quarter against Illinois at Williams Arena on Saturday Feb. 20. The Gophers lost with a final score of 63-94.

Carr’s effort not enough against Nebraska

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
The Gophers’ men's basketball tournament hopes continue to dwindle as they stay winless on the road.
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.

Gophers women’s basketball cancels home finale against No. 12 Michigan

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
Due to COVID-19 issues within the Minnesota program, both schools have mutually agreed to cancel Sunday’s game.
Jamal Mashburn Jr. walks to the other end of the court during the second period against Illinois at Williams Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20. Illinois beat the Gophers with a final score of 94-63.

Gophers men’s basketball drops fourth straight, tournament hopes diminish

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 26, 2021
Without their second and third-leading scorers, the Gophers played one of their worst games of the season.
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.

Tough defense leads Gophers women’s basketball over Nebraska

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 26, 2021
A season-low 63 points allowed helped Minnesota knock off a red-hot Nebraska team.
Brandon Johnson rebounds the ball during the first quarter against Illinois at Williams Arena on Saturday Feb. 20. The Gophers lost with a final score of 63-94.

‘We got to have pride’: Gophers men’s basketball collapses against No. 5 Illinois

by Nolan O'Hara
Published February 21, 2021
A bad first half got worse for Minnesota when Illinois added a half-court buzzer beater before halftime. It got even worse after the break.
Jamal Mashburn Jr. walks to the other end of the court during the second period against Illinois at Williams Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20. Illinois beat the Gophers with a final score of 94-63.

Mashburn Jr. breaking out for Gophers

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 21, 2021
In just his first season, Jamal Mashburn Jr. has emerged as a key part of the Gophers men’s basketball team.
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

No. 9 Maryland overwhelms shorthanded Gophers women’s basketball

by Tony Liebert
Published February 20, 2021
The nation’s highest-scoring offense topped its season average in a dominant showing to take down the Gophers.
Gophers center Liam Robbins leaps for the ball at Williams Arena on Friday, Dec. 4. The Gophers went on to a 76-67 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

Gophers’ first half lead turns into double-digit loss

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 18, 2021
Despite strong performances from Minnesota’s guards, the Gophers weren’t able to pick up their first road win despite another halftime lead.
Gophers center Klarke Sconiers fights for a pass at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Rutgers’ stifling defense too much for Gophers women’s basketball

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 18, 2021
A truly dominant performance from Rutgers’ talented trio of Diamond Johnson, Arella Guirantes and Tekia Mack was too much for Minnesota to handle.
Guard Marcus Carr shoots at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Minnesota Golden Gophers won against Green Bay Phoenix 99-69.

Late push not enough for Gophers men’s basketball in loss to Maryland

by AJ Condon
Published February 15, 2021
The Gophers are now 0-7 on the road and have lost six of those by double digits, including Sunday night’s loss to the Terrapins.

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