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Sunday, November 9, 2025

November 09, 2025

Happy Sunday Rouser readers,

I am patiently awaiting the two days off for Thanksgiving but until then we have some great stories about the start of Gophers basketball season! Plus, more analysis for the close football win against Michigan St. and the volleyball team who has faced so much this season and is still winning.

Megan Davis | Sports Editor | [email protected]

In the Spotlight

University of North Carolina transfer Cade Tyson scored a game-high 30 points in the Gophers home opener. Photo courtesy of the University of Minnesota.

Is the Gophers Men’s Basketball ceiling higher than expected?

by Megan Davis | Published November 5, 2025

Dawson Garcia opened the 2024-25 season with 30 points, and transfer senior Cade Tyson decided not to let Gophers fans dwell on the past too much and dropped 30 to open the season as well.

The North Carolina native scored 27 and 28 points in the two exhibition games against North Dakota State University and appears to have a bright future finishing his college career for the Gophers.

Along with an 87-60 win against Gardner-Webb, the Gophers men’s basketball team might have instilled a newfound confidence in fans that this team is on the right track to success.

From the Bullpen

Gophers pull off commanding win against North Dakota in home opener

By Samantha Roering | Sports Reporter

With a healthier and deeper roster this year, many assumed they would come out dominating from the opening tip. That is exactly what they did on Tuesday, delivering a 91-47 win over North Dakota State University.

Gophers football team narrowly keeps their home win streak going

By Regan Guirguis | Sports Reporter

The Gophers football team won against the Michigan State Spartans in their first overtime game of the season.

The freshmen who help keep Gophers volleyball competitive

By Megan Davis | Sports Editor

When freshman Jordan Taylor joined the Gophers volleyball team, her goals were small, just to get playing time. Now, she is a starter.

Other news from the Big 10

The Daily Bruin - UCLA football falls to Nebraska 28-21 despite Iamaleava’s valiant effort

The Daily Collegian - No. 3 Penn State men's hockey drops second-straight game to No. 1 Michigan State

The Diamondback - No. 1 Maryland men’s soccer clinches Big Ten title with 4-3 win over Michigan State

Game-Winning Shots

The Golden Gophers were taken down in three sets by the No.1 Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday. | Photo by Dilan Parekh, MN Daily

The No. 22 Gophers were led by Julia Hanson, who had 13 kills. | Photo by Dilan Parekh, MN Daily

Jalen Crocker-Johnson goes for a layup, he posted his second double-double of the season against Alcorn State. | Photo by Dylan Parekh, MN Daily