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MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS 6-5 · 18TH IN BIG TEN
6-5 · 18TH IN BIG TEN
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Sat, December 21st 7:00PM
Sat, December 21st 7:00PM
Ben Johnson calls out Gophers after woeful start to Big Ten season Indiana thumped the Gophers and head coach Ben Johnson wound up criticizing player habits.
Lu'Cye Patterson - Scores 10 against Indiana Patterson totaled 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Monday's 82-67 loss to Indiana.
Impact Patterson converted on all four attempts from the charity stripe, closing with 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals in Monday's loss against the Hoosiers. The 6-foot-2 senior has been on a roll for Minnesota, averaging 12.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, four assists and 0.7 steals across the Golden Gophers' last six games. Patterson has struggled shooting the ball this season (33.1/22.2/76.9 shooting line), and he will look to get back on track from the field starting with Saturday's game against Fairleigh-Dickinson.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Parker Fox - Notches four steals in loss Fox amassed six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and four steals across 18 minutes during Monday's 82-67 loss to Indiana.
Impact Fox chipped in on both sides of the court during Monday's loss to the Hoosiers, closing with six points, two rebounds, one assist and four steals in the contest. The 6-foot-8 senior has been a productive frontcourt reserve for the Golden Gophers this season, averaging 6.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 0.9 blocks on 20.6 minutes per game (11 games).
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota at Indiana odds, picks and predictions The Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-4) take on the Indiana Hoosiers (7-2) Monday evening. Tip-off from Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall is set for 6:3...
3 DAYS AGO • AZCENTRAL.COM
Tyler Cochran - Yet to make season debut Cochran (foot) is out for Monday's game against Indiana.
Impact Cochran has yet to make his season debut, and with little to no updates regarding his availability, it's uncertain when he'll be able to feature for Minnesota. His next chance to play will come against Fairleigh-Dickinson on Dec. 21.
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Dawson Garcia - Logs double-double in defeat Garcia posted 18 points (5-14 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 90-72 loss to Michigan State.
Impact Garcia converted on just 1-of-8 attempts from three as the Golden Gophers dropped their conference opener against the Spartans. The 6-foot-11 senior remains the workhorse behind Minnesota's gameplan this season, but he has struggled to find help among the rest of the roster. Through 10 starts Garcia is averaging 19 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, one steal and 0.8 blocks on 33.9 minutes per game, but he has struggled at times when faced with the full attention of the opposing team.
DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Mitchell - Scores off bench Wedesneday Mitchell (ankle) contributed 17 points (6-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt), two assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 90-72 loss to Michigan State.
Impact Mitchell missed the previous seven matchups as he tended to an ankle injury. The senior guard has averaged 6.5 points and 6.0 assists on 27 minutes across two appearances.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Mitchell - Questionable for Wednesday Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Michigan State.
Impact Mitchell will probably be a game-time call for Wednesday's contest. Not having him would be a huge blow for Minnesota. Mitchell has appeared in just two games this season, averaging 6.5 points and 6.0 assists per game in those two contests.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Cochran - Still out Wednesday Cochran (foot) won't be available for the Gophers against Michigan State.
Impact Cochran has yet to play since undergoing foot surgery in early October. His return will now be pushed back yet another game; his next chance to play will come on Dec. 9 against Indiana.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Mitchell Jr. remains questionable heading into Gophers' Big Ten opener Gophers veteran guard Mike Mitchell Jr. has been out of the lineup for seven straight games and it sounds like it might be eight.
DECEMBER 4 • SI.COM
Best player in the Big Ten? Dawson Garcia's not afraid to back up that talk for Gophers Dawson Garcia, the Gophers’ leading scorer, set goals of being the Big Ten Player of the Year and more — and he’s ready to back it up as con...
DECEMBER 4 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Femi Odukale - All-around effort in win Odukale totaled seven points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and four steals across 29 minutes during Sunday's 79-62 win over Bethune-Cookman.
Impact Odukale made contributions on both ends of the floor, closing with seven points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals during Sunday's win over Bethune-Cookman. The 6-foot-6 senior has appeared in all nine games this season (seven starts), averaging 4.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.4 steals and one block on 29.3 minutes per game. Despite struggling from the field (31.6 percent) to kick off the season, Odukale has found other ways to contribute with Minnesota.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Dawson Garcia - Bounces back Sunday Garcia racked up 23 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 79-62 victory over Bethune-Cookman.
Impact After he was limited to just 4-of-19 shooting across his last two games against Wake Forest and Wichita State, Garcia logged 23 points, five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and a steal during Sunday's rout of Bethune-Cookman. The 6-foot-11 senior has been the driving force behind Minnesota's offense this season, averaging 19.1 points, seven rebounds, 1.9 assists, one steal and 0.9 blocks on 33.4 minutes per game (nine starts). Garcia and the Golden Gophers will match up against Michigan State on Wednesday as they open Big Ten Conference play.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Lu'Cye Patterson - Scores 12 against Wake Forest Patterson closed with 12 points (6-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt), one rebound and four assists over 35 minutes during Friday's 57-51 loss to Wake Forest.
Impact Patterson finished with a team-high 12 points despite missing all five attempts from deep, as the Golden Gophers were taken down by the Demon Deacons. The 6-foot-2 senior has started in all eight games this season after transferring in from Charlotte, averaging 10.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 0.6 blocks on 32.9 minutes per game. Patterson will look to bounce back from range moving forward.
DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Garcia scores 23 points, Minnesota tops Bethune-Cookman 79-62 in final tune-up before Big 10 opener
Dawson Garcia scored 23 points and Minnesota bounced back from back-to-back tournament losses to post a 79-62 win over Bethune-Cookman in its final tune-up before the start of Big...DECEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gophers legend Lindsay Whalen hired as assistant coach for Minnesota Lynx The Hall of Fame point guard has ties legendary ties to the state of Minnesota.
DECEMBER 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mike Mitchell - Out against Omaha Mitchell (ankle) is out for Sunday's matchup against Omaha, per Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Impact Mitchell was previously listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but the senior guard will miss his seventh consecutive game. Mitchell has appeared in just two games this season, averaging 6.5 points and six assists per game in those two contests. Wednesday's game against Michigan State will serve as Mitchell's next opportunity to return.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Williams - Available against Omaha Williams (illness) is not lsited on Minnesota's official team injury report ahead of Sunday's game against Omaha.
Impact Williams appears primed to make his season debut on Sunday after missing each of the team's first eight games of the season with an unspecified illness. The senior guard was not anticipated to have a large role on the team heading into this season, but Sunday should give us an idea of how much Williams will be called upon to contribute in 2024-25.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Mitchell - Questionable Sunday Mitchell (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against Bethune-Cookman on Minnesota's official team injury report.
Impact Mitchell is listed as questionable after missing the team's last six games with an ankle injury. The senior guard suffered the injury during a game against Omaha in early November, and although he has been questionable prior to tip-off recently, he has yet to make his return to action. Should Mitchell be held out of Sunday's contest, his next opportunity to return will come when the Golden Gophers host Michigan State on Wednesday.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Williams - Doesn't play vs. Wake Forest Williams (illness) didn't play in Friday's loss to Wake Forest.
Impact Williams has yet to play this season, and there's no clear timetable for his return to action. His next chance to play will come against Bethune-Cookman on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Mitchell - Out against Wake Forest Mitchell (ankle) won't play against the Demon Deacons, Marcus Fuller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Mitchell was listed as questionable, but won't be able to play Friday. The guard will now miss his sixth straight contest, and his next chance to take the court will come on Dec. 1 against Bethune-Cookman.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Williams - Questionable again Williams (illness) is questionable for Minnesota's game Friday against Wake Forest at Orlando.
Impact Williams was questionable before he did not play Minnesota's game Thursday against Wichita State at Orlando.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Mitchell - Deemed questionable Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Minnesota's clash with Wake Forest on Friday.
Impact Mitchell is now in danger of missing his sixth straight game after starting both of Minnesota's first two contests. The guard averaged 6.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists in those games, but he may need to wait until at least Dec. 1 against Bethune-Cookman to take the court.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Williams - DNP Thursday Williams (illness) did not play in Thursday's loss to Wichita State.
Impact Williams did not see any game action and is still waiting to make his official debut for the Gophers. His next chance will come Friday against Wake Forest.
NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Mitchell - DNP Thursday Mitchell (ankle) did not play in Thursday's loss to Wichita State.
Impact Mitchell did not end up seeing the floor after warming up before Thursday's game. He's now missed five straight games with an ankle sprain and will try to avoid a sixth absence against Wake Forest on Friday.
NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
