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Back in starting five Ihnen is starting Friday's game against Iowa.

Impact Ihnen played a bench role against Saint Louis on Sunday, but he'll return to the starting five in place of Brandon Johnson against the Hawkeyes. Over the last four games, Ihnen is averaging 5.8 points and 8.0 rebounds over 25.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Johnson isn't starting Friday's game against Iowa, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Johnson was in the starting five Sunday against Saint Louis, but he'll retreat to the bench against the Hawkeyes. Isaiah Ihnen will take his place in the starting lineup Friday.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Isolation play: College teams fend off holiday loneliness Eric Curry texted his mom last week. He needed a headshot of her and his sister.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Iowa native Liam Robbins readies for Gophers' clash against Hawkeyes Robbins knows his home state fans will be against him and for No. 4 Iowa on Christmas night.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Isolation play: College teams fend off holiday loneliness MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eric Curry texted his mom last week. He needed a headshot of her and his sister.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Isolation play: College teams fend off holiday loneliness Eric Curry texted his mom last week. He needed a headshot of her and his sister.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Isolation play: College teams fend off holiday loneliness

College basketball teams are accustomed to being busy through the holidays and missing family gatherings

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota looks to knock off No. 4 Iowa

No. 4 Iowa looks to give Minnesota its seventh straight loss to ranked opponents

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four takeaways from Gophers hoops' nonconference season Foul shooting prowess, Marcus Carr's hot start and impact newcomers were among four takeaways from the U's non-league schedule this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Posts double-double off bench Ihnen totaled 10 points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds and three blocks over 27 minutes in Sunday's 90-82 win over Saint Louis.

Impact Ihnen returned to the bench Sunday after starting the last two games for the Gophers, but he had his most productive game of the season against the Billikens. The sophomore has had an inconsistent role this season while averaging 3.6 points and 4.5 rebounds over 17.9 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Paces team in scoring Carr logged 32 points (8-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 14-19 FT), seven assists, four steals, three rebounds and one block over 40 minutes in Sunday's 90-82 win over Saint Louis.

Impact Carr played all 40 minutes in Sunday's contest as the Gophers rode his hot shooting hand to a win over the Billikens. The redshirt junior has played at least 30 minutes in each of the first eight games of the 2020-21 season, averaging 23.9 points and 6.0 assists over 35.3 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Carr scores 32, Minnesota hands Saint Louis 1st loss, 90-82 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Carr scored 32 points, making 14 free throws after halftime, and Minnesota held off Saint Louis 90-82 on Sunday ni...

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Carr scores 32, Minnesota hands Saint Louis 1st loss, 90-82 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Carr scored 32 points, making 14 free throws after halftime, and Minnesota held off Saint Louis 90-82 on Sunday ni...

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Carr scores 32, Minnesota hands Saint Louis 1st loss, 90-82 Marcus Carr scored 32 points, making 14 free throws after halftime, and Minnesota held off Saint Louis 90-82, handing...

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Carr scores 32, Minnesota hands Saint Louis 1st loss, 90-82

Marcus Carr scored 32 points, making 14 free throws after halftime, and Minnesota held off Saint Louis 90-82, handing the Billikens their first loss of the season

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gophers forward Jarvis Omersa opts out of 2020-21 season Gophers men’s basketball forward Jarvis Omersa has opted out of the rest of this season out of personal health concerns surrounding COVID-19...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Returns to starting five Johnson is starting Sunday's game against Saint Louis.

Impact Johnson played a depth role during Tuesday's game as he made his return from an ankle injury, but he'll rejoin the starting lineup against the Billikens. He's averaging 7.0 points and 5.7 rebounds over 19.7 minutes per game through his first six contests with the Gophers.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Independence Bowl canceled; Army in limbo

The Independence Bowl won’t be played this season for the first time in over four decades, leaving Army’s postseason prospects in jeopardy

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opts out of 2020-21 season Omersa announced Sunday that he'll opt out of the remainder of the 2020-21 season, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Omersa has played a minimal role for the Gophers in recent contests, and he'll elect to sit out the remainder of the season amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If he returns to Minnesota next year, it's unclear whether he'll see an uptick in usage after starting just one game over his first three seasons with the team.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota looks to regroup at home vs. Saint Louis The Minnesota Golden Gophers will continue their team-building project when they host the Saint Louis Billikens on Sunday in Minneapolis. The Gophers (6-1, 0-1

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • SI.COM

Carr, Minnesota host St. Louis

Two senior guards will be on display as Jordan Goodwin and Saint Louis will face Marcus Carr and Minnesota

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Modest production Tuesday Kalscheur logged nine points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 28 minutes in Tuesday's 92-65 loss to Illinois.

Impact Kalscheur reached double figures in the scoring column during the Gophers' last game, but he was unable to replicate the feat as the team struggled offensively against Illinois. The junior is now averaging 9.3 points and 1.7 rebounds over 28.7 minutes per contest this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cockburn scores 33 as No. 13 Illinois routs Minnesota 92-65 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Kofi Cockburn scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in only 25 minutes to lead No. 13 Illinois past...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Cockburn scores 33 as No. 13 Illinois routs Minnesota 92-65

Kofi Cockburn scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in only 25 minutes to lead No. 13 Illinois past Minnesota 92-65 in the Big Ten opener for both teams

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota at Illinois odds, picks and prediction Previewing Tuesday’s Minnesota Golden Gophers at Illinois Fighting Illini sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting pic...

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • USATODAY.COM