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Basketball

Head coach Lindsay Whalen reacts to a scored point at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. The Gophers fell to Missouri State 69-77.

UMN women’s basketball coach Lindsay Whalen steps down

by Andrew Cornelius
Published March 3, 2023
Legendary former star player for the maroon and gold decides to step away after an 11-19 season.
Forward Alanna Micheaux shoots the ball at the game against Nebraska on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Women’s basketball concludes season, mistake-riddled performance

by Theo Franz
Published March 1, 2023
Mara Braun’s scoring explosion in the second half was not enough for Minnesota to overcome Penn State’s full-court press or their myriad of turnovers.
Guard Mara Braun charges for the basket during the Gophers game against Lehigh, Nov. 13, 2022.

UMN women’s basketball beats Purdue, final regular season game

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 28, 2023
After falling in the final road game of the season, UMN celebrates 50 years of the women’s basketball program and sends off its seniors with a win.
Forward Pharrel Payne blocks Iowa at the game on Sunday, Feb. 12.

Losing streak continues for UMN men’s basketball

by Theo Franz
Published February 24, 2023
Minnesota lost both of their weekday games this week against Illinois and Maryland, pushing their losing streak into the double digits.
Forward Alanna Micheaux shoots the ball at the game against Nebraska on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

UMN women’s basketball earns first Big Ten win in nearly a month

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 20, 2023
Isabelle Gradwell drained a 3 ending a six game losing streak for the Gophers on Wednesday.
Forward Alanna Micheaux shoots during the game against Michigan on Sunday, Jan. 29.

Gophers women’s basketball losing streak grows

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 14, 2023
Minnesota’s conference struggles continued dropping three more Big Ten games in the last week.
Guard Ta’Lon Cooper shoots the ball during the game against Iowa on Sunday, Feb.
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Iowa Hawkeyes strike down UMN men’s basketball 68-56

by Theo Franz
Published February 14, 2023
Aggressive defense got the Gophers into foul trouble early on, and Iowa’s defense created frustration.
The team huddles between plays during their game against Indiana on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Gophers men’s basketball’s losing streak now up to 7

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 8, 2023
Minnesota’s conference struggles continued with a pair of blowout losses against Rutgers and Maryland.
Forward Alanna Micheaux shoots during the game against Michigan on Sunday, Jan. 29.

UMN women’s basketball loses 2 consecutive matchups at home

by Theo Franz
Published February 3, 2023
The Gophers were outscored 96-154 across contests with the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday and the Indiana Hoosiers on Wednesday.
The team huddles between plays during their game against Indiana on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Northwestern blows out UMN men’s basketball in Windy City

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 30, 2023
The Gophers’ offensive struggles continued Saturday, leading to their fifth consecutive loss.

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