The Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team concluded their exhibition schedule with a solid 79-57 victory over Hamline, highlighting a strong start and team depth despite injuries. Brennan Rigsby led the team with 16 points, while the Gophers shot 51% from the field and dominated rebounds 36-20. However, the victory was marred by an injury to starting forward Frank Mitchell, who left early in the game with a shoulder issue, joining fellow sidelined players Femi Odukale and Tyler Cochran. In volleyball, the Gophers are looking to improve their closing game after a recent win, emphasizing the need to prevent opponents from gaining momentum late in sets. Meanwhile, the Bemidji State women’s hockey team narrowly lost to No. 3 Minnesota, putting up a strong fight after a tough first period. Overall, the Gophers teams are navigating both promising performances and challenges as they head into the regular season.