Minnesota’s disadvantage down low finally came to hurt them Tuesday night, but a last-second basket pushed the Gophers ahead.

 After suffering an opening-round loss to No. 2 UConn, Minnesota defeated Syracuse fell short against Oklahoma, taking home sixth place at the Battle 4 Atlantis.

In their fourth game in only eight days to start the season, Minnesota defeated American 73-56.

The Gophers picked up wins over Arizona State and George Washington in a bounce-back weekend.

Minnesota improves to 3-0 on the season after a double overtime thriller in the championship game.

 As the Gophers enter winter training in preparation for the spring season, adding distance off the tee is a main focus for a young, hungry squad looking for results.

In his return to his home state, Jamison Battle led the team in scoring with 18 points.

The Gophers women’s basketball team tipped off their 2021-22 campaign with a disappointing 66-69 loss at home against Jacksonville.

Sophomore Evan Ng filed a lawsuit, claiming the University of Minnesota engaged in sex-based discrimination.

Along with returning 12 players from last season’s team that finished 8-13, Minnesota will add four new players to its roster this season.