MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS NEWS

Elijah Hawkins - Dishes out seven assists in defeat Hawkins racked up five points (1-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Thursday's 84-76 loss to Purdue.

Impact Hawkins was unable to get going from the field, but still managed to chip in five points, two rebounds, seven assists and one steal during Thursday's loss against the Boilermakers. The 5-foot-11 junior has been in a rut for the Gophers, averaging just 4.3 points (shooting 17.4 percent from the field), 3.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 0.7 steals across Minnesota's last three games. Hawkins and the Golden Gophers will look to rebound during Sunday's matchup with the Scarlet Knights.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Garcia - Stellar in defeat Garcia recorded 24 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 84-76 loss to Purdue.

Impact Garcia logged a high-scoring outing during Thursday's loss to Purdue, closing with 24 points, three rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal in the contest. The 6-foot-11 junior continues to fuel the Gophers' program this season, averaging 17.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, two assists, 0.9 steals and one block across 21 starts. Excluding Minnesota's matchup with Nebraska in December, during with Garcia suffered an ankle injury, the junior big man has reached double figures in every outing this season.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Garcia - Starting Thursday at Purdue Garcia (lower body) is starting Thursday's game at Purdue, the team announced.

Impact Garcia is healthy for Thursday's game after suffering a lower body injury during Sunday's loss to Iowa. He has started all 20 games he has been healthy for and is averaging 17.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 31.3 minutes per game. His services will be much-needed against the second-ranked Boilermakers.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota visits No. 2 Purdue following Edey's 26-point game

No. 2 Purdue faces the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Zach Edey scored 26 points in Purdue's 79-59 victory against the Indiana Hoosiers

FEBRUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Purdue vs. Minnesota: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 15

Preview the February 15 matchup between the Purdue Boilermakers and Minnesota Golden Gophers with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions...

FEBRUARY 15 • DATA SKRIVE

How to Watch No. 2 Purdue Basketball vs. Minnesota on Thursday The Purdue Boilermakers host the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their lone meeting of the 2023-24 season on Thursday night. Here’s everything y...

FEBRUARY 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Four things learned: Gophers defense flounders at Iowa with Dawson Garcia injured The Gophers were dominating Iowa, looking like an NCAA tournament team, before an unspecified injury to Dawson Garcia changed everything.

FEBRUARY 12 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gophers men's basketball vs. Iowa game preview: Broadcast info and analysis Marcus Fuller's breakdown: Ben Johnson's team is starting to look the part of an NCAA tournament team, but the résumé still needs a lot of w...

FEBRUARY 10 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gophers senior Parker Fox won't let bad knees spoil this dream-come-true season Two knee injuries took a physical toll on Gophers forward Parker Fox, but he can still play a role in the team's wins. He's become an emotio...

FEBRUARY 10 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Cam Christie - Lead the way in win Christie ended with 19 points (5-8 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 59-56 win over Michigan State.

Impact Christie converted 5-of-7 attempts from range, posting 19 points, six rebounds and an assist during Tuesday's win over the Spartans. The 6-foot-6 freshman has been a big-time contributor for the Golden Gophers in his first season with the program, averaging 11.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.5 steals on 27.5 minutes per game, Christie continues to shoot the ball well from outside, converting on 41.5 percent of his looks from deep.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Four things learned: Gophers' Cam Christie makes case as one of Big Ten's best freshmen Gophers men's basketball guard Cam Christie, and Iowa's Owen Freeman are two of the Big Ten's best freshmen, and they'll meet for the first...

FEBRUARY 7 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Christie's sinks career-high 5 3s as Minnesota moves closer to top of Big Ten beating Michigan State

Freshman Cam Christie recorded 19 points on 5-for-7 shooting from 3-point range and Dawson Garcia scored 10 points and Minnesota beat Michigan State for the first time since 2021 s...

FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gophers men's basketball vs. Michigan State game preview: broadcast info and analysis The small number of highly ranked Big Ten teams puts pressure on the Gophers to win this one against a surging Spartans squad.

FEBRUARY 6 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Can the Gophers men's basketball team make the NCAA tournament? The Gophers are 5-5 in conference play at the midpoint of the Big Ten men's basketball season. They'll need higher quality wins down the str...

FEBRUARY 6 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gophers center Pharrel Payne's 'phenomenal' block showcases potential Minnesota will be looking for more rim protection Tuesday vs. Michigan State.

FEBRUARY 5 • TWINCITIES.COM

Mike Mitchell - Forces three turnovers Saturday Mitchell posted 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 44 minutes during Saturday's 75-66 OT victory over Northwestern.

Impact Mitchell played nearly the entire game during Saturday's win over Northwestern, posting 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals in the contest. The 6-foot-2 junior, who worked his way into Minnesota's starting lineup in December, is averaging 11 points, 2.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals across 11 games as a starter.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pharrel Payne - Dominant in return Payne recorded 14 points (7-8 FG, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 33 minutes during Saturday's 75-66 OT victory over Northwestern.

Impact Payne did not miss a beat after returning from a back injury, posting 14 points, nine rebounds and four blocks against the Wildcats on Saturday. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has averaged 10.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and two blocks across his last nine outings, proving to be a big-time piece down the stretch for Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Garcia - Scores 20 in victory Garcia finished Saturday's 75-66 OT victory over Northwestern with 20 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-11 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 41 minutes.

Impact Garcia got to the line early and often, converting on 9-of-11 attempts from the stripe on route to a 20-point finish against Northwestern. The 6-foot-11 junior has managed 20+ points in four of Minnesota's last five outings, stepping into form down the stretch for the Golden Gophers. Garcia and the Gophers will look to stay on track against Michigan State on Tuesday after playing spoiler to the Wildcats on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Men's basketball: Gophers rally past Northwestern in overtime, get to .500 in conference play Ebbs and flows are commonplace in basketball games. Dawson Garcia, Cam Christie and their Gopher teammates seemingly took that to the extrem...

FEBRUARY 3 • TWINCITIES.COM

Garcia sparks Minnesota in OT, Gophers rally to beat Northwestern 75-66

Dawson Garcia drilled his first 3-pointer of the game with 2:31 left in overtime and followed it with five free throws as Minnesota came from nine-points down with under six minute...

FEBRUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gophers legend Randy Breuer says Williams Arena renovations can't be done on the cheap Randy Breuer was among 40 former Gophers players who returned to The Barn on Saturday for Alumni Day.

FEBRUARY 3 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota hosts Northwestern after Berry's 25-point performance

Northwestern plays the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Ty Berry scored 25 points in the Wildcats' 105-96 overtime loss to the Purdue Boilermakers

FEBRUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gophers men's basketball vs. Northwestern game preview: Broadcast info and analysis Marcus Fuller's breakdown: Gophers coach Ben Johnson sees Saturday's game and Tuesday's against Michigan State as opportunities to get his p...

FEBRUARY 3 • STARTRIBUNE.COM