“We’re not a team yet,” Larson said after the Gophers opened 0-2. With a revamped roster and a daunting schedule, his first challenge is turning a struggling program into an NCAA tournament contender.
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New point guard Kyan Evans impressed in a 20-point win over Omaha, but the Gophers still have work to do on their depth, three-point shooting and rebounding.
Hockey Across Minnesota: After Brett Larson left for the Gophers, St. Cloud State turned to former Husky Nick Oliver to rebuild its roster and navigate the NIL era.
P.J. Fleck is 1-8 against Iowa, with several losses derailing promising seasons. After a blowout loss at Purdue, the Gophers have a chance to reverse that trend.
Fleck’s national profile was reaching new heights after back-to-back upset wins over Washington and Michigan, but he showed little killer instinct against Purdue.
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