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Lawrence Westbrook knew it was going to be a memorable night in Williams Arena. The University of Minnesota was celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Gophers men's basketball team that advanced to the Mideast Regional final of the 1990 NCAA tournament.

Pajama Day Master, former KFAN host Darren "Doogie" Wolfson has a passion for sports, but not a consistent forum in which he's allowed to spew his thoughts.

Last update: December 23, 2009 - 5:40 PM The Gophers take on South Dakota State at Williams Arena tonight.

MINNEAPOLIS a ' South Dakota State scored first and led until the 10:31 mark of the first half, but Minnesota ended the half on a 22-4 run that turned into a 51-31 halftime lead and eventually a 92-62 win on Wednesday at Williams Arena.

Seconds after his record-breaking eighth three-pointer sailed through the net in a victory last week over Northern Illinois, Blake Hoffarber grinned on his way back to the bench.

GAME NOTES: The Minnesota Golden Gophers will try to continue their outstanding run on their homestand tonight, as they host the Northern Illinois Huskies in non-conference play at Williams Arena.

GAME NOTES: The Minnesota Golden Gophers resume their six-game homestand today, as they host the fading Saint Joseph's Hawks in non-conference action at Williams Arena.

Last update: December 8, 2009 - 5:24 PM What's up, everyone? First: Drive safely.

Odds are the University of Minnesota men's basketball team won't lose again before Big Ten Conference play.

The University of Minnesota men's basketball team let out its frustration with a 91-55 win Saturday against Brown at Williams Arena.

University of Minnesota starting guards Al Nolen and Lawrence Westbrook said they were benched the first half of Sunday's loss to Texas AM because they had fought with each other on Saturday.

Miami's James Dews is guarded by Minnesota's Damian Johnson of Minnesota during Wednesday's game in Coral Gables.

Preview: Miami's hot. Minnesota's not. The Hurricanes have won six in a row at home, going back to last season.

Derrick Roland scored 19 points to lead Texas A&M to a 66-65 victory over No. 22 Minnesota in the 76 Classic on Sunday.

Gophers men's basketball coach Tubby Smith figured the 76 Classic would expose his team's weaknesses.

Damian Johnson had 18 points and No. 22 Minnesota earned its first win away from home this season, beating No.

Tubby Smith is most thankful he had a father who taught him well. Every team he has coached - Tulsa, Georgia, Kentucky and now the University of Minnesota - has learned about Smith's experiences with his dad growing up in rural Maryland.

Nearly a year ago, Minnesota's national image stemmed solely from Tubby Smith's fame, not from its body of work.

Before University of Minnesota basketball practice began in October, Rodney Williams Jr.

Freshman Rodney Williams had 17 points, six rebounds and four steals in his first career start, helping 24th-ranked Minnesota pull away from Utah Valley in the second half of a 76-51 victory on Thursday.