Matt Boldy scored twice, and Minnesota remains undefeated under John Hynes,
Big buckets and big stops down the stretch keyed the Wolves, who moved to 15-4 on the season. Big men Karl-Anthony Towns, Naz Reid and Rudy Gobert combined for 77 points.
In control for the entire match, the Gophers won 25-17, 25-14, 25-23 to move on to Saturday's second round. A win there would mean a berth in the Sweet 16.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored a game-high 32 points — throwing in 11 rebounds and five assists as well — as the Wolves rode a decisive third quarter to victory.
The National Weather Service is predicting clear skies through most of the state, creating optimal conditions for viewing the natural light display.
Activists are again accusing Cargill and other major food companies of
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 32 points for the Thunder but missed a potential tying three-pointer as time ran out in the in-season tournament game.
Jared Allen, a four-time first-team All-Pro and one of the more relentless
Evason and top assistant Bob Woods were let go, and former Nashville and
ST. CLOUD — St. Cloud State University President Robbyn Wacker announced
The Wolves won for the 11th time in 13 games and kept Memphis winless at
Despite Saturday night's four-set loss, the Gophers won 10 of their final 14 matches and finished fifth in the Big Ten. The 64-team NCAA field is announced Sunday.