Basketball
Williams, No. 24 Minnesota top Utah Valley 76-51
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - When Minnesota's shots aren't falling, that aggressive, athletic defense is usually there as a fallback.
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WSU women's basketball preview: Purple pressure
Things you may not know about the Warriors
Nov 18, 2009 | 11:50 pm | Loading…
Jeff Brown column: Unselfish Warriors could be serious contenders for title
After making a memorable run to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Division II national women's basketball tournament, some folks probably thought WSU was done running.
Nov 18, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
Rockets hand Wolves 11th straight loss, 97-84
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Al Jefferson crumpled to the court in pain, the victim of an inadvertent kick to the head by Houston's Carl Landry in the fourth quarter.
Nov 18, 2009 | 11:35 pm | Loading…
Cardinals' defense gives Eagles troubles, but UW-L hangs on to win
The Saint Mary's University men's basketball team was almost able to ride an energetic zone defense and a lot of free throws to a come-from-behind win Wednesday.
Nov 18, 2009 | 11:35 pm | Loading…
Brown column: Building blocks in place for Landrum, Saint Mary's
It's not easy being the kid brother in a basketball family where big bro has experienced incredible success, had lots of attention and heaps of praise. Much of it, you reluctantly admit, is deserved.
Nov 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Royce White attorney hopes for quick end to case
EDINA, Minn. (AP) - Tubby Smith has made it clear that suspended freshman Royce White will not be given a chance to return to the team until his legal matters are resolved.
Nov 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Men's basketball: Saint Mary's 2009-10 preview
Will Wright, an athletic 6-foot-1, 170-pound junior guard from Chicago, Ill., is what coach Todd Landrum calls "one of the best all-around players in this league."
Nov 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Men's basketball: Warriors push back in second half to beat Stout
For a good share of the first half, they were chasing the ball instead instead of defending it. Instead of cutting off the 3-point shot, they were watching it fly.
Nov 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Women's basketball: Winona State goes deep in rout of Saint Mary's
It took a little time to adjust. It seems odd a team would need to do it, but going from playing Division I teams to a Division III squad is an entirely different game.
Nov 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
No. 24 Minnesota runs past Stephen F. Austin
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - High-flying freshman Rodney Williams is literally giving Minnesota a huge lift.
Nov 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Brown column: WSU buzz could become roar again
The buzz is there every day, every month of the year. It doesn't have to be basketball season in order for Mike Leaf to hear it.
Nov 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Evansville transfer Erickson quickly earns starting spot
It is one thing to hang out with a bunch of your new teammates on a hot summer day at a northwoods lake.
Nov 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Men's basketball: Cardinals' building project continues
In his first year with the program, coach Todd Landrum started building the foundation of the Saint Mary's University men's basketball program. This year, with two All-MIAC guards returning, Landrum expects to continue building a competitive team.
Nov 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
College basketball preview: Watch what happens with the Warriors
WSU has some sharpshooters on its team, but none more effective than David Johnson. Johnson, a senior from Hayfield, Minn., drilled 45 percent of his shots (187-for-419) a year ago as he averaged a team-best 17.5 ppg. In three exhibition games, he shot 56 percent (19 of 34) and erupted fo…
Nov 15, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Grizzlies end 7-game skid, Wolves' skid at 10
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies doubled their win total for the season and extended the Minnesota Timberwolves' misery.
Nov 14, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
Gophers coach disappointed in White's troubles
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Tubby Smith's biggest in-state recruit in his short tenure at Minnesota has quickly turned into his biggest headache.
Nov 13, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Young Timberwolves learning the hard way
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Al Jefferson heard all the talk about how the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fans were going to have to be patient while their ambitious rebuilding plan got off the ground.
Nov 13, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Jefferson to miss two games for personal reasons
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson will miss the next two games because of an illness in his family.
Nov 13, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
