Andy Greder
@andygreder.bsky.social
Sportswriter at St. Paul Pioneer Press on #Gophers and #MNUFC beats
well, MLS just continues to crush timing to maximize fan interest and media coverage. first, it was next season’s schedule release while its postseason was rolling along. now, it’s making clubs release roster news in Thanksgiving eve news dumps
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
well, MLS just continues to crush timing to maximize fan interest and media coverage. first, it was next season’s schedule release while its postseason was rolling along. now, it’s making clubs release roster news in Thanksgiving eve news dumps
News brief: Hassani Dotson’s exit from #MNUFC headlines #Loons’ end-of-season roster decisions. www.twincities.com/2025/11/26/h...
Loons veteran Hassani Dotson officially on way out
Veteran Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson will leave the club this offseason. The Loons’ end-of-season roster decisions Wednesday shared how Dotson and his 2019 MLS draft peer Dayne St. Cl…
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
News brief: Hassani Dotson’s exit from #MNUFC headlines #Loons’ end-of-season roster decisions. www.twincities.com/2025/11/26/h...
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Brothers in elbows.
#Gophers’ Cade Tyson and #Nuggets’ Hunter Tyson had some TOUGH one-on-one games on a iron rim fastened to a wooden post sans backboard in North Carolina. Now, they have climbed to heights in the Big Ten and NBA.
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Brothers in elbows.
#Gophers’ Cade Tyson and #Nuggets’ Hunter Tyson had some TOUGH one-on-one games on a iron rim fastened to a wooden post sans backboard in North Carolina. Now, they have climbed to heights in the Big Ten and NBA.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/26/n...
Brothers in elbows: Gophers’ Cade Tyson, Nuggets’ Hunter Tyson
Brothers’ skills, competitive spirit, were forged on a half court at their North Carolina home. “Looking back, it made me tougher,” said Cade, the Big Ten’s early scoring le…
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November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Brothers in elbows.
#Gophers’ Cade Tyson and #Nuggets’ Hunter Tyson had some TOUGH one-on-one games on a iron rim fastened to a wooden post sans backboard in North Carolina. Now, they have climbed to heights in the Big Ten and NBA.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/26/n...
Brothers in elbows.
#Gophers’ Cade Tyson and #Nuggets’ Hunter Tyson had some TOUGH one-on-one games on a iron rim fastened to a wooden post sans backboard in North Carolina. Now, they have climbed to heights in the Big Ten and NBA.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/26/n...
Will Eric Ramsay return to #MNUFC in 2026? ⚽️ Sale of Tani Oluwaseyi clearly clipped #Loons' heights of 2025. 📉 United should make a significant investment in roster, but history says it will be status quo.💰Will Dayne St. Clair re-sign? 📝
Prospectus:
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Prospectus:
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What’s next for Minnesota United? Diving into key points for 2026 season
After another Western Conference semifinal loss, the team turns its attention to futures of coach Eric Ramsay and major contributors like keeper Dayne St. Clair and midfielder Robin Lod.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Will Eric Ramsay return to #MNUFC in 2026? ⚽️ Sale of Tani Oluwaseyi clearly clipped #Loons' heights of 2025. 📉 United should make a significant investment in roster, but history says it will be status quo.💰Will Dayne St. Clair re-sign? 📝
Prospectus:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/25/w...
Prospectus:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/25/w...
One Shining Moment Darkens #Loons' Season.
#MNUFC game-plan was working to near perfection until the MLS Newcomer of the Year, Anders Dreyer, blasted in the game-winning goal in 72nd minute of Western Conference semifinal Monday.
Game story:
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#MNUFC game-plan was working to near perfection until the MLS Newcomer of the Year, Anders Dreyer, blasted in the game-winning goal in 72nd minute of Western Conference semifinal Monday.
Game story:
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One shining moment darkens Loons season in 1-0 playoff loss to San Diego
Minnesota United’s defensive-first game plan was panning out almost to perfection through 70 minutes of a Western Conference semifinal in San Diego. The Loons were conceding a ton possession but fe…
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November 25, 2025 at 5:17 AM
One Shining Moment Darkens #Loons' Season.
#MNUFC game-plan was working to near perfection until the MLS Newcomer of the Year, Anders Dreyer, blasted in the game-winning goal in 72nd minute of Western Conference semifinal Monday.
Game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/o...
#MNUFC game-plan was working to near perfection until the MLS Newcomer of the Year, Anders Dreyer, blasted in the game-winning goal in 72nd minute of Western Conference semifinal Monday.
Game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/o...
Notes on #MNUFC team news: #Loons make two changes to starting XI for #MLSCupPlayoffs vs. San Diego: Carlos Harvey in for Jeff Diaz (thigh); Ant Markanich in for Joseph Rosales (suspended). Front six stays same: Robin Lod, Nectar Triantis, Wil Trapp, Joaquin Pereyra, Bongi Hlongwane, Kelvin Yeboah.
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Notes on #MNUFC team news: #Loons make two changes to starting XI for #MLSCupPlayoffs vs. San Diego: Carlos Harvey in for Jeff Diaz (thigh); Ant Markanich in for Joseph Rosales (suspended). Front six stays same: Robin Lod, Nectar Triantis, Wil Trapp, Joaquin Pereyra, Bongi Hlongwane, Kelvin Yeboah.
TV spot: Setting up #MNUFC vs. San Diego FC in #MLSCupPlayoffs on the FOX9+ show "The Afternoon Shift" just after 4
November 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
TV spot: Setting up #MNUFC vs. San Diego FC in #MLSCupPlayoffs on the FOX9+ show "The Afternoon Shift" just after 4
Follow-up story: #Badgers are riding high, #Gophers low going into the Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe.
And with that loss Northwestern, Minnesota seems destined for an all-too-familiar bowl game.
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And with that loss Northwestern, Minnesota seems destined for an all-too-familiar bowl game.
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Badgers riding high, Gophers low going into Axe game
Before rivalry game, Wisconsin knocked off Illinois, while Minnesota lost to Northwestern.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Follow-up story: #Badgers are riding high, #Gophers low going into the Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe.
And with that loss Northwestern, Minnesota seems destined for an all-too-familiar bowl game.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/23/g...
And with that loss Northwestern, Minnesota seems destined for an all-too-familiar bowl game.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/23/g...
#MNUFC preview vs. San Diego:
#Loons return to Western Conference semifinal for second-straight year and will need a better start if they hope to advance ⏰ United must contain Anders Dreyer ⚽️More items ➕
Plus, a #MLSCupPlayoffs prediction:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/23/l...
#Loons return to Western Conference semifinal for second-straight year and will need a better start if they hope to advance ⏰ United must contain Anders Dreyer ⚽️More items ➕
Plus, a #MLSCupPlayoffs prediction:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/23/l...
Loons at San Diego: Keys to the match, storylines and prediction
Minnesota United at San Diego FC What: Western Conference semifinal When: 9 p.m. CT Monday Where: Snapdragon Stadium Stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV Radio: KSTP-AM, 1500 Weather: 60 degrees, ov…
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November 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
#MNUFC preview vs. San Diego:
#Loons return to Western Conference semifinal for second-straight year and will need a better start if they hope to advance ⏰ United must contain Anders Dreyer ⚽️More items ➕
Plus, a #MLSCupPlayoffs prediction:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/23/l...
#Loons return to Western Conference semifinal for second-straight year and will need a better start if they hope to advance ⏰ United must contain Anders Dreyer ⚽️More items ➕
Plus, a #MLSCupPlayoffs prediction:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/23/l...
Notebook: #Gophers coach PJ Fleck addresses defensive issues and the work of coordinator Danny Collins after 38-35 loss to Northwestern; long-distance struggles are not new for kicker Brady Denaburg this season; and more items.
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Gophers’ P.J. Fleck addresses defensive issues after Northwestern loss
Given how glaring the breakdowns were Saturday, Fleck was asked about how new defensive coordinator Danny Collins has done in his first season at the helm.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Notebook: #Gophers coach PJ Fleck addresses defensive issues and the work of coordinator Danny Collins after 38-35 loss to Northwestern; long-distance struggles are not new for kicker Brady Denaburg this season; and more items.
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FOULED OUT!
#Gophers give up a 15-point lead as its defense cannot stop Northwestern in a 38-35 loss at Wrigley Field. Brady Denaburg misses 40-yard field goal that would have forced overtime. Minnesota is winless (0-5) on the road this season.
Game story:
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#Gophers give up a 15-point lead as its defense cannot stop Northwestern in a 38-35 loss at Wrigley Field. Brady Denaburg misses 40-yard field goal that would have forced overtime. Minnesota is winless (0-5) on the road this season.
Game story:
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Struck out: Gophers cough up lead in 38-35 loss to Northwestern at Wrigley Field
Minnesota’s defense surrendered 525 yards of total offense while blowing a 28-13, third-quarter lead to fall to 6-5.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
FOULED OUT!
#Gophers give up a 15-point lead as its defense cannot stop Northwestern in a 38-35 loss at Wrigley Field. Brady Denaburg misses 40-yard field goal that would have forced overtime. Minnesota is winless (0-5) on the road this season.
Game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/22/g...
#Gophers give up a 15-point lead as its defense cannot stop Northwestern in a 38-35 loss at Wrigley Field. Brady Denaburg misses 40-yard field goal that would have forced overtime. Minnesota is winless (0-5) on the road this season.
Game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/22/g...
Look-ahead: The #MNUFC-San Diego winner on Monday will play Vancouver Whitecaps in the #MLSCupPlayoffs Western Conference final next weekend.
November 23, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Look-ahead: The #MNUFC-San Diego winner on Monday will play Vancouver Whitecaps in the #MLSCupPlayoffs Western Conference final next weekend.
News story: #Gophers center Robert Vaihola aggravated a knee injury and is doubtful to play against San Francisco on Saturday.
Where might coach Niko Medved turn againat a big Dons roster for a nonconference game in Sioux Falls?
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Where might coach Niko Medved turn againat a big Dons roster for a nonconference game in Sioux Falls?
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Gophers center Robert Vaihola unlikely to play against San Francisco
“He’s really doubtful for (Saturday),” head coach Niko Medved told the Pioneer Press on Friday.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
News story: #Gophers center Robert Vaihola aggravated a knee injury and is doubtful to play against San Francisco on Saturday.
Where might coach Niko Medved turn againat a big Dons roster for a nonconference game in Sioux Falls?
www.twincities.com/2025/11/21/g...
Where might coach Niko Medved turn againat a big Dons roster for a nonconference game in Sioux Falls?
www.twincities.com/2025/11/21/g...
Check-in: #MNUFC appearance in Western Conference semifinal coming on Monday will help some key players recuperate more from the international window. Coach Eric Ramsay pointed primarily to vets Robin Lod, Michael Boxall. Kelvin Yeboah able to use break to get fitter. Jeff Diaz has mild thigh strain
November 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Check-in: #MNUFC appearance in Western Conference semifinal coming on Monday will help some key players recuperate more from the international window. Coach Eric Ramsay pointed primarily to vets Robin Lod, Michael Boxall. Kelvin Yeboah able to use break to get fitter. Jeff Diaz has mild thigh strain
man, MLS really knows how to *own the offseason* … by releasing next year’s regular-season schedule while its playoffs are ongoing
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
man, MLS really knows how to *own the offseason* … by releasing next year’s regular-season schedule while its playoffs are ongoing
#Gophers preview at Northwestern:
Essentials on the U's trip to play at Wrigley Field: how to watch, big question, key matchup.
Both teams have better defenses than offenses, so it's setting up to be a real Big Ten slobber knocker. Plus, a prediction.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/20/g...
Essentials on the U's trip to play at Wrigley Field: how to watch, big question, key matchup.
Both teams have better defenses than offenses, so it's setting up to be a real Big Ten slobber knocker. Plus, a prediction.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/20/g...
Gophers at Northwestern: Keys to game, how to watch, who has edge
MINNESOTA at NORTHWESTERN When: 11 a.m. Saturday Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago TV: Big Ten Network Radio: KFAN, 100.3 FM Weather: 47 degrees, partly sunny, 7 mph east wind Betting spread: Northwest…
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November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#Gophers preview at Northwestern:
Essentials on the U's trip to play at Wrigley Field: how to watch, big question, key matchup.
Both teams have better defenses than offenses, so it's setting up to be a real Big Ten slobber knocker. Plus, a prediction.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/20/g...
Essentials on the U's trip to play at Wrigley Field: how to watch, big question, key matchup.
Both teams have better defenses than offenses, so it's setting up to be a real Big Ten slobber knocker. Plus, a prediction.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/20/g...
Upset Avoided.
#Gophers close out strong to avoid a stunning upset to Chicago State. Minnesota improves to 4-1 with a 66-54 win Tuesday at Williams Arena.
Game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/18/g...
#Gophers close out strong to avoid a stunning upset to Chicago State. Minnesota improves to 4-1 with a 66-54 win Tuesday at Williams Arena.
Game story:
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Gophers avoid scary upset in 66-54 win over Chicago State
Four University of Minnesota students consumed more hotdogs in a halftime eating contest than the Gophers men’s basketball team made shots in the first half against Chicago State on Tuesday night. …
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November 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Upset Avoided.
#Gophers close out strong to avoid a stunning upset to Chicago State. Minnesota improves to 4-1 with a 66-54 win Tuesday at Williams Arena.
Game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/18/g...
#Gophers close out strong to avoid a stunning upset to Chicago State. Minnesota improves to 4-1 with a 66-54 win Tuesday at Williams Arena.
Game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/18/g...
Article: How #Gophers are adjusting their quarterback recruiting for 2026 cycle. They have one QB commit, and in previous years, that would have been it. But the U are looking for another. Why?
Plus, PJ Fleck provides update on true freshman Jackson Kollock.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/18/h...
Plus, PJ Fleck provides update on true freshman Jackson Kollock.
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How Gophers are adjusting their quarterback recruiting
Drake Lindsay’s success, and the cost of portal QBs, has the looking for more young signal callers to commit as recruits.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Article: How #Gophers are adjusting their quarterback recruiting for 2026 cycle. They have one QB commit, and in previous years, that would have been it. But the U are looking for another. Why?
Plus, PJ Fleck provides update on true freshman Jackson Kollock.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/18/h...
Plus, PJ Fleck provides update on true freshman Jackson Kollock.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/18/h...
Story: #Gophers looking forward to playing at Wrigley Field, while the novelty has worn off for Northwestern. www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/g...
Gophers looking forward to playing at Wrigley Field
UMN is 2-0 in bowl games played in baseball stadiums, and Northwestern, a four-point favorite Saturday, is 0-6 all-time at Wrigley Field.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Story: #Gophers looking forward to playing at Wrigley Field, while the novelty has worn off for Northwestern. www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/g...
Shoutout: Former #MNUFC assistant coach and current Knoxville head coach Ian Fuller led One Knox SC to the USL League One championship over Spokane Velocity on Sunday.
Context: Fuller was grinding away under Adrian Heath with #Loons and Orlando City for more than a decade before getting his shot.
Context: Fuller was grinding away under Adrian Heath with #Loons and Orlando City for more than a decade before getting his shot.
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Most visitors to Autzen Stadium must feel an inferiority complex, but going into an event tent postgame to dissect how they don't measure up has to drive home the inadequacy.
Follow-up story from Eugene, Ore., after #Gophers' 42-13 blowout loss to the Ducks:
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Follow-up story from Eugene, Ore., after #Gophers' 42-13 blowout loss to the Ducks:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/15/p...
P.J. Fleck pushed on how Gophers can close gap on Big Ten’s elite programs. ‘Got to get better’
Fleck brought up the possibility of a playoff appearance this season, but Minnesota never threatened such a run
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November 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Most visitors to Autzen Stadium must feel an inferiority complex, but going into an event tent postgame to dissect how they don't measure up has to drive home the inadequacy.
Follow-up story from Eugene, Ore., after #Gophers' 42-13 blowout loss to the Ducks:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/15/p...
Follow-up story from Eugene, Ore., after #Gophers' 42-13 blowout loss to the Ducks:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/15/p...
NOT must-see TV.
The #Gophers have played three ranked teams in road primetime games on network television this season and have been outscored by a combined 125-19, with a 42-13 loss to No. 8 Oregon added to that total Friday night.
Game story:
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The #Gophers have played three ranked teams in road primetime games on network television this season and have been outscored by a combined 125-19, with a 42-13 loss to No. 8 Oregon added to that total Friday night.
Game story:
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Gophers blown out 42-13 by No. 8 Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. — The Gophers have played three ranked teams on the road in primetime games across three different networks this season. They have not been must-see TV. In October, Minnesota got blown…
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November 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
NOT must-see TV.
The #Gophers have played three ranked teams in road primetime games on network television this season and have been outscored by a combined 125-19, with a 42-13 loss to No. 8 Oregon added to that total Friday night.
Game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/14/g...
The #Gophers have played three ranked teams in road primetime games on network television this season and have been outscored by a combined 125-19, with a 42-13 loss to No. 8 Oregon added to that total Friday night.
Game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/14/g...
News story: Tony Sanneh will be inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame next year. The St. Paul native went from small club team to #MLS, #USMNT and the German Bundesliga. Then he started giving back to his hometown off the field. www.twincities.com/2025/11/13/s...
St. Paul’s Tony Sanneh to be inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame
Members of the National Soccer Hall of Fame surprised Tony Sanneh with big news on Thursday: the St. Paul native will be part of its 2026 induction class. Sanneh will go into the U.S. hall alongsid…
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November 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
News story: Tony Sanneh will be inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame next year. The St. Paul native went from small club team to #MLS, #USMNT and the German Bundesliga. Then he started giving back to his hometown off the field. www.twincities.com/2025/11/13/s...
Bulletin: Robin Lod has become a club legend at #MNUFC, but his future with #Loons is uncertain. The outstanding midfielder wants to stay in Minnesota, but his team-high salary might be deemed too expensive. Would he follow Teemu Pukki home to Finland?
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Robin Lod shares uncertainty on his future with Minnesota United
Minnesota’s United’s likely last game at Allianz Field in 2025 was a smorgasbord — six goals, one red card, comebacks from both teams and an epic 10-round penalty kick shootout to pack in more dram…
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November 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Bulletin: Robin Lod has become a club legend at #MNUFC, but his future with #Loons is uncertain. The outstanding midfielder wants to stay in Minnesota, but his team-high salary might be deemed too expensive. Would he follow Teemu Pukki home to Finland?
www.twincities.com/2025/11/13/r...
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Can't Keep Up.
#Gophers gave up a 21-1 run in the second half as Missouri pulled away for a 83-60 nonconference win. After two wins over cupcakes, Minnesota (2-1) saw how they don't quite stack up against a potential NCAA Tournament team.
Game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/12/g...
#Gophers gave up a 21-1 run in the second half as Missouri pulled away for a 83-60 nonconference win. After two wins over cupcakes, Minnesota (2-1) saw how they don't quite stack up against a potential NCAA Tournament team.
Game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/12/g...
Gophers can’t keep up with Missouri in a 83-60 loss
One hallmark of Niko Medved’s offense is backdoor cuts and the Gophers were dialing them up with big success midway through the second half at Missouri on Wednesday. Then Minnesota fell through a t…
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November 13, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Can't Keep Up.
#Gophers gave up a 21-1 run in the second half as Missouri pulled away for a 83-60 nonconference win. After two wins over cupcakes, Minnesota (2-1) saw how they don't quite stack up against a potential NCAA Tournament team.
Game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/12/g...
#Gophers gave up a 21-1 run in the second half as Missouri pulled away for a 83-60 nonconference win. After two wins over cupcakes, Minnesota (2-1) saw how they don't quite stack up against a potential NCAA Tournament team.
Game story:
www.twincities.com/2025/11/12/g...