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Cade Tyson's 38 points power Minnesota over Texas Southern
Cade Tyson scored 38 points on 11-for-19 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Minnesota cruised to an 89-53 win over Texas Southern on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 14 points and seven boards for Minnesota (6-5), which bounced back from a loss on the road against No....
Coming off loss at Purdue, Minnesota looks to right ship vs. Texas Southern
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are eager to return to familiar surroundings this weekend.,The Golden Gophers (5-5) will head home to tip off against Texas Southern (1-6) on Sunday afternoon in a nonconference matchup. Minnesota has won all five of its games at home this season and will look to stay un...
No. 6 Purdue dusts off Minnesota with 50 second-half points
Braden Smith scored 15 points and dished 12 assists, and No. 6 Purdue pulled away for an 85-57 win over Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference matchup Wednesday night in West Lafayette, Ind.,Oscar Cluff scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Purdue (9-1, 2-0), which bounced back in a big way from i...
Goal-averse Kraken welcome Wild on a rare lull
It seems Jesper Wallstedt is human after all.,Minnesota's rookie goaltender took his first regulation loss of the season Saturday, a 4-2 loss at Vancouver.,It was the second consecutive defeat for the Wild following a 12-game point streak.,Minnesota will look to bounce back when it wraps up a four-g...
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy clears concussion protocol, set to start Sunday
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is on track to start Sunday against the Washington Commanders after clearing concussion protocol on Thursday.,McCarthy, 22, was a full practice participant for the second consecutive day. He missed last Sunday's 26-0 loss at Seattle after sustaining a conc...
Minnesota hands No. 22 Indiana first loss in Big Ten opener
Cade Tyson scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Minnesota held on for a 73-64 win over No. 22 Indiana in the Big Ten Conference opener for both teams on Wednesday in Minneapolis.,Langston Reynolds also scored 17 points for Minnesota (5-4, 1-0 Big Ten), which snapped a three-game losing str...
No. 22 Indiana brings perfect mark into Big Ten opener at Minnesota
In his first seven games as the head coach at Indiana, Darian DeVries has guided his team to seven consecutive wins and a Top 25 ranking.,"I'm not really sure if we're ahead of schedule, behind schedule," DeVries said. "For us, it's just about, 'How do we keep getting better?' That's all we're reall...
Minnesota retains Paul Bunyan's Axe in the snow against Wisconsin
Darius Taylor had 19 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown as Minnesota held on for a 17-7 win over Wisconsin in a Big Ten matchup Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Drake Lindsey completed 18 of 24 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown on a snow-covered field for Minnesota (7-5, 5-4). Jameson Geers h...
Santa Clara hangs on to top Minnesota in Acrisure Invitational
Christian Hammond scored 20 points on 8-for-12 shooting, and Santa Clara held on for an 86-75 win over Minnesota in the third-place game of the Acrisure Invitational on Friday night in Palm Desert, Calif.,Elijah Mahi chipped in 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting for Santa Clara (7-1), which bounced back...
Thunder still playing like champs, get 1st shot at Timberwolves since playoffs
The Oklahoma City Thunder haven't displayed any signs of a championship hangover through the first month of the season.,The Thunder enter Wednesday's home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, an NBA Cup matchup, on a nine-game winning streak and with an NBA-best 17-1 record.,"We don't have anybo...
Ryan Beasley helps San Francisco topple Minnesota
Ryan Beasley scored 24 points on 8-for-13 shooting, and San Francisco pulled away for a 77-65 win over Minnesota on Saturday evening in Sioux Falls, S.D., ,Tyrone Riley IV and Mookie Cook scored 14 points apiece for San Francisco (5-1), which won its fourth game in a row. David Fuchs tallied 11 poin...
Minnesota stresses scoring ahead of San Francisco showdown
Minnesota coach Niko Medved is not thrilled with the way his team has played as of late.,A change of scenery might help the group snap out of its funk.,Minnesota (4-1) will travel to its neighboring state to the west when it tips off against San Francisco (4-1) on a neutral court Saturday in Sioux F...
Timberwolves, Suns meet in clash of NBA Cup unbeaten teams
Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards, a marketing face in the NBA Race for the Cup, will take another run at it Friday.,Two Cup contenders will continue to battle for a spot in the knockout phase when the Timberwolves (10-5, 2-0) visit the Phoenix Suns (9-6, 1-0). They are among nine remaining unbeaten t...
Wild tab young F Danila Yurov for top line vs. Hurricanes
Danila Yurov's opportunity has arrived.,Yurov is slated to join the top line for the Minnesota Wild when they take the ice against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minn.,The highly touted 21-year-old forward has two goals and one assist in 15 games in his rookie season. The Ru...
Minnesota trails Chicago State during second half, but rallies to win
Cade Tyson scored 22 points on 6-for-13 shooting and Minnesota held on for a 66-54 win over Chicago State on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Jaylen Crocker-Johnson added 15 points and seven rebounds for Minnesota (4-1), which remained unbeaten at home. Isaac Asuma scored 14 for the Golden Gophers.,Mar...
Northwestern prowling for bowl bid, welcomes Minnesota to Wrigley
Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck holds a special place in his heart for Chicago's Wrigley Field.,Fleck, who grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago, will revisit the historic landmark when Minnesota (6-4) visits Northwestern (5-5) on Saturday afternoon. ,The game will take place at the Cubs' 111-year-ol...
Minnesota puts focus on foul line ahead of Chicago State matchup
Minnesota barely avoided a stunning loss the last time it took the court.,The Golden Gophers want to avoid a similar situation from happening three days later.,Minnesota (3-1) will go for back-to-back victories when it tips off against Chicago State (0-4) on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,The Golden ...
Minnesota survives upset bid to down Green Bay in OT
Cade Tyson scored 27 points on 7-for-14 shooting, and Minnesota escaped with a 72-65 overtime win against Green Bay on Saturday night in Minneapolis.,Jaylen Crocker-Johnson notched a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota (3-1), which remained unbeaten on its home court. Isaac As...
Minnesota survives upset bid to down Green Bay in OT
Cade Tyson scored 27 points on 7-for-14 shooting, and Minnesota escaped with a 72-65 overtime win against Green Bay on Saturday night in Minneapolis.,Jaylen Crocker-Johnson notched a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota (3-1), which remained unbeaten on its home court. Isaac As...
Wild's Jesper Wallstedt keeps high-scoring Ducks out of the net
Jesper Wallstedt made 28 saves in his second consecutive shutout and the Minnesota Wild won 2-0 against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Saturday evening in St. Paul, Minn.,Wallstedt, a first-round pick of the Wild in 2021 who turned 23 on Friday, made 36 saves in a 2-0 win against the Calgary Flames l...