Picture yourself in any other year. The Gophers have backed themselves into a corner, after a three-game conference losing streak they are 7-10 in the Big Ten and squarely on the bubble, having lost four of six. Desperately needing a win, they find themselves on their arch rival’s home court, facing a team that is in it’s own dire straits. There’s that feeling of dread that’s all too familiar. Win or probably go home.
But, hey, not this year! Sure, the Gophers head to Kohl Center to face their arch rival in the regular season finale, but they’re chasing a much different goal.