The Crimson come into the game at 5-7 with a couple head-scratching losses to Holy Cross and Cal State-Fullerton. They edged St. Joseph’s earlier in the season, but haven’t had a whole lot to report in a season where they’re expected to compete for a league championship. Their best player, Bryce Aiken, will miss this game with a leg injury, further hampering their chances.
This is the first meeting between the two schools, though head coach Tommy Amaker has found success against the Gophers, and is 8-6 in his career which included time at Michigan and Seton Hall.