The Gophers were down by as much as 15 midway through the second half, but never gave up in an 85-80 win over Boston College.

Flanagan would join John Harris (1993, '95, '97, '01) as the only Gophers to ever compete in the event if he makes the squad next spring.

The end of the first half of the Gophers’ season has shifted with their opponents after Wisconsin and Ohio State saw a rise in COVID-19 cases.

The Gophers’ youth and lack of depth shown in blowout loss to Drake.

Minnesota’s depth was a large part of its success against Michigan State.

Both Gach led the way and helped give the Gophers their fourth straight win.

Minnesota is now 5-0-0 overall for the first time since the 2011-12 season.

Sophomore guard Sara Scalia, five-star freshman Alexia Smith, transfer post player Laura Bagwell-Katalinich, and freshman guard Caroline Strande were all on the bench for Wednesday’s season opener.

Minnesota was not in contention for the Big Ten championship game, but the cancellation against Wisconsin significantly changed the outlook for the championship.

Marcus Carr picked up right where he left off last season and has been leading the Gophers to an early 3-0 start.