Spartans ready to make mark, move on

After a huge win in the second round of last season's NCAA tournament, Michigan State lost in a bad way four days later. But the Spartans have since used the Sweet 16 loss to motivate them.

Colston has six steals as Texas A&M rolls over Minnesota

Sydney Colson had six steals to pace the Aggies to a season-high 20 and Texas A&M forced a season-high 32 turnovers in a 73-42 victory over Minnesota Tuesday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Minnesota takes 14-point lead early, then puts away Notre Dame with 3-pointers

The Gophers started the game by making 11-of-13 shots and opened a 14-point first-half lead, then used timely 3-point shooting to hold off Notre Dame for a 79-71 win Sunday in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Mar. 22, 2009; South Bend, IN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Brittany McCoy (12) dribbles around Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Melissa Lechlitner (23) during the...

Prahalis leads four-pronged attack as No. 17 Buckeyes handle Minnesota

Samantha Prahalis scored 17 points to lead Ohio State (No. 17 ESPN/USA Today, No. 20 AP) in a 73-62 victory at Minnesota on Thursday night, keeping the Buckeyes in first place in the Big Ten race and avenging an earlier loss at home to the Gophers.

Golden Gophers get first win on Buckeyes' home court

Ashley Ellis-Milan scored 17 points, including two tiebreaking free throws with 17.3 seconds left, leading Minnesota to a 59-56 win over No. 15 Ohio State for its first win on the Buckeyes' home court.

Fox finding ways to lift Gophers

In a Big Ten where grinding out wins might become the norm, it's a good thing Minnesota senior Emily Fox knows that drill well.

Appel, national runner-up Stanford fend off pesky Minnesota

Jayne Appel had 14 points, nine rebounds and five blocked shots and No. 2 Stanford earned a hard-fought 68-55 victory over Minnesota in the season opener for both teams Friday night.

Big Ten looking to restore image, successful ways in 2008-09

The Big Ten's image has taken a big hit the past couple of seasons as its teams have struggled in the NCAA tournament. But with a handful of players back from injury, and a slew of new coaches, the league might be back on track.

Minnesota extends coach Borton's contract through 13-14

Minnesota extended women's basketball coach Pam Borton's contract through the 2013-14 season.

Raven nets 19 as Texas rolls on with rout of Minnesota

Brittainy Raven scored 19 points and the eighth-seeded Longhorns (22-12) routed No. 9 seed Minnesota 72-55 on Sunday.

Pulled from starting lineup, Packer helps Ohio State run away

Ashlee Trebilcock scored 19 points and No. 19 Ohio State pulled away in the second half for a 76-62 victory over Minnesota on Sunday.

Knight's 33-point night guides Gophers' upset of No. 15 Buckeyes

Leslie Knight scored a career-high 33 points to lift Minnesota past 15th-ranked Ohio State 79-70 on Thursday night and stop the Big Ten leaders' winning streak at six.

Minnesota overcomes 12-point deficit to stop Louisville

Emily Fox scored 23 points and Minnesota overcame a 12-point, second-half deficit to beat Louisville (No. 21 ESPN/USA Today, No. 22 AP) 74-69 on Sunday in the final game of the Subway Classic.

DeHaan pours in 27 points, Spartans get past Gophers in quarters

Michigan State freshman Allyssa DeHaan had 27 points and eight rebounds to lead the Spartans (No. 23 ESPN/USA Today; No. 22 AP) to a 77-68 victory over Minnesota in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals Friday.