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Source: Flip Saunders Declines Gophers Coaching Offer

Flip Saunders has declined the offer to coach the Gopher men’s basketball team, Mike Max has confirmed after talking to a school source.

2013/03/30

Minnesota, Quinnipiac Hope To Right Ship In NCAA

Michigan isn’t playing. Neither is Boston University. And a small school from Connecticut, Quinnipiac, is the top seed in this year’s NCAA hockey tournament, which gets under way Friday.

2013/03/28

What Do Recruits Want In New Gophers Coach?

Sources in Virginia Commonwealth say they expect head men’s basketball coach Shaka Smart to sign a contract extension with the school, spurning potential offers from the Gophers and UCLA.

2013/03/26

Head coach Tubby Smith of the Minnesota Golden Gophers (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Gopher Fans Look To Future After Tubby’s Termination

March 22, 2007 was the day that Tubby Smith made the move from Kentucky to Minnesota. He felt the love right away. But six years later, Tubby is gone. And Gopher fans aren’t really sure what to make of his time here.

2013/03/25

Gophers Get Perfect Season With NCAA Women’s Title

Amanda Kessel scored twice, and the Gophers breezed by Boston University 6-3 on Sunday to finish the first perfect season in the 13-year history of NCAA women’s hockey.

2013/03/24

Gopher Fever: March Madness Is All About MN

Gopher sports fans are gearing up for another big day — March Madness has really become all about Minnesota.

2013/03/24

‘U’ Junior Named Tops In NCAA Division 1 Women’s Hockey

A junior forward with the University of Minnesota women’s hockey team was honored with the 2013 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award on Saturday.

2013/03/23

Howland’s Future At UCLA In Doubt After NCAA Loss

Ben Howland brought his UCLA team to the NCAA tournament with a target on his back that only got bigger after an uninspired 20-point loss that sent the Bruins packing — once again — with an early-round exit.

2013/03/23

Boston U. To Face Minn. In Women’s Frozen Four

Jenelle Kohanchuk and the streaking Boston University set up a championship showdown with undefeated Minnesota in the NCAA Women’s Frozen Four.

2013/03/23

Minnesota Outmuscles UCLA In 83-63 Rout At NCAAs

Andre Hollins scored 28 points and Minnesota rolled past punchless UCLA 83-63 on Friday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament, a game that could be Bruins freshman Shabazz Muhammad’s last in college and coach Ben Howland’s final one leading the program.

2013/03/23