The Gophers survived Indiana in a wild one on Wednesday which put them in great shape as they close in on an NCAA Tournament berth. The home games against the Hoosiers and Michigan represented tough challenges, but the Gophers needed at least one win from this homestand so it’s great to get it out of the way.
Minnesota now hosts the Wolverines, who are chasing the same thing the Gophers are — to be a lock when Selection Sunday arrives. Minnesota and Michigan face each other only once this year, so neither will have a shot at redemption after today.