Minnesota now has 10 wins through 11 games. The Maroon and Gold went a program-worst 9-22 last year.

With a season high 18 steals, the Gophers' defensive pressure helped them continue their unbeaten streak at home

Minnesota was challenged all night by a young South Dakota State squad

Although his team came close to knocking off the Gophers at home, SDSU head coach Scott Nagy was still not satisfied with the defeat.

The team will escape the cold and head to competitions in Hawaii.

Both teams were 6-1 and had lost their pre-season No. 1 ranking heading into the break.

Allowing 63 percent first-half shooting last week, the team has some work to do.

Minnesota's 8-3 record has them in good shape heading into conference play.

The man handing down Vick's sentence was not happy with the NFL star.

Wittman is expected to be in Washington on Tuesday night to lead 3-15 Minnesota.