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Gopher Basketball To Open Big Ten Tourney Thursday
The Minnesota Gophers mens basketball team is in Indianapolis today to take on Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament (5:30 on 1390 the Fan).
The Gophers beat the Nittany Lions twice this season, at Penn State on January 8th by a 68-65 final score and on March 9th at the Barn by an 81-63 final. Minnesota is 19-12 on the season and 8-10 in Big Ten play.
The Nittany Lions are 15-16 this season and 6-12 in conference play.
The winner of Thursday's game advances to play against Wisconsin Friday evening.
Other matchups Thursday:
#8 Indiana vs #9 Illinois
#5 Ohio State vs #12 Purdue
#6 Iowa vs #11 Northwestern
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