Gophers men’s basketball schedule announced

KSTP Sports

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team begins the 2020-21 season next Wednesday, and will play at least four additional non-conference games as well as a 20-game Big Ten schedule. Additional games may be announced at a later date.

The Golden Gophers open play Wednesday, Nov. 25 against Wisconsin-Green Bay. Minnesota then hosts North Dakota on Friday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. Four days later, Boston College visits Williams Arena, Tuesday Dec. 8 as a part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Minnesota will also play Kansas City on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.

The Gophers begin its 20-game conference schedule on Tuesday, December 15 at Illinois before hosting its final non-conference game on Dec. 20 against Saint Louis.

Jumping back into league play, the Gophers host back-to-back home games against Iowa on Christmas Day and Michigan State on Monday, Dec. 28.

The Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament will be played March 10-14 at the United Center in Chicago.