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

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

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.

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

In an unusual back-to-back against LMU, Marcus Carr hit a go-ahead three pointer as Minnesota swept the Lions and improved to 3-0.

Gophers women’s basketball will be missing multiple student-athletes for its season-opening game against Eastern Illinois on Wednesday.

Transfer students Laura Bagwell Katalinich and Kayla Mershon will begin their first season with the Gophers’ program.

Marcus Carr scored a game-leading 28 points with 22 coming in the first half to boost Gophers over the Lions.

Marcus Carr dominated his season debut and led the Gophers with 35 points in their season opening win.