Since opening on October 9, 1924; Soldier Field hockey happened for the first time in its storied history. 52,000 lucky fans got the chance to be a part of the experience as CCHA rivals 12th-ranked Notre Dame and third-ranked Miami of Ohio began the festivities. … [Read more...] about A great day for Soldier Field Hockey
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#23 Minnesota Golden Gophers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #23 Minnesota Golden Gophers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Rapid Reaction: Minnesota Gophers 70, Bucknell Bison 58
The Bucknell Bison gave the Minnesota Gophers all that they could handle in the season opener on Friday night. Winning by a score of 70 to 58, the Gophers were challenged all night by a pesky Bison team. Trevor Mbakwe led the way for the Gophers, which will have to be the theme on most nights throughout the 2011-12 season. … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Minnesota Gophers 70, Bucknell Bison 58
Minnesota Gophers, Bucknell Bison Open Season in Moments
The 2011-12 Gophers basketball season will tip off momentarily, as the Bison from Bucknell come to town. The Gophers, who ended last season losing 10 of their last 11 games, look to get off on the right foot against the perennial NCAA tournament darling Bison. The Gophers will rely heavily on the shoulders of senior forward Trevor Mbakwe. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Gophers, Bucknell Bison Open Season in Moments
Will Minnesota Gophers Trevor Mbakwe Leave For the NBA?
Minnesota Golden Gophers starting forward Trevor Mbakwe put together a more-than respectable season in his first year in the maroon and gold. Mbakwe averaged a double-double with 13.7 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. His number of boards were good enough to make him the Big Ten rebounding champion and he earned Second-Team All Conference as well. With NBA scouts in … [Read more...] about Will Minnesota Gophers Trevor Mbakwe Leave For the NBA?
NCAA Tourney Hopes Still Alive For 20th Ranked Gopher Hockey Team
The Minnesota Gopher Hockey team is playing its best hockey of the season at the right time. A program that was once a staple of the NCAA Frozen Four, winning the National Championship in 2002 and 2003, has struggled to get back to the Mecca of college hockey. The last two seasons the Gophers have watched the 16-team NCAA tournament from the comfort of … [Read more...] about NCAA Tourney Hopes Still Alive For 20th Ranked Gopher Hockey Team
#1 Ohio State Stomps #20 Minnesota on Super Bowl Sunday
How They Won: Jared Sullinger will always be priority number one for opposing teams, but when the Ohio State guards are playing the way they did today they are nearly unstoppable. Minnesota witnessed this as they trailed the entire game after the first two minutes, ultimately losing 82-69. It was a total team effort from the Buckeyes on Sunday as all five starters scored … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Stomps #20 Minnesota on Super Bowl Sunday
#1 Ohio State Stays Unbeaten With Win Over Michigan
With the 62-53 win over Michigan on Thursday night, the Buckeyes move to 23-0 - their second-best start in school history. For those thinking this team will lose one of their next eight remaining games, history begs to differ as Ohio State is 37-1 against the Big Ten when ranked No. 1 by the Associated Press. By: Justin Mertes-Mistretta … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Stays Unbeaten With Win Over Michigan
Mbakwe, Gophers Look Better in Narrow Loss to Ohio State
Ohio State is on another level. … [Read more...] about Mbakwe, Gophers Look Better in Narrow Loss to Ohio State
Jerry Kill Was All Gophers Football Could Hope For
And that is not as much of an insult as it sounds. … [Read more...] about Jerry Kill Was All Gophers Football Could Hope For