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Williams Arena
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Former St. Thomas guard finds happiness with HuskersÂ
Kendall Blue made the most of his homecoming, hitting a late three at Williams Arena as Nebraska remained unbeaten in a historic season.
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More Black history made at The Barn
Last Wednesday’s Minnesota-Alabama A&M women’s basketball game at Williams Arena was a historical one in nature. All three game officials were Black, the first time at The Barn this season. It was the only WBB game coached by a Black woman — second-year Dawn Thornton. “Even to hear the Negro National Anthem was something that […]
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This ‘Diva’ can coach
Alabama A and M is the only HBCU on the Gopher women’s basketball schedule this season, and they are bringing a proven winner to The Barn. Head Coach Dawn E. Thornton, a Jackson State alum and accomplished recruiter, led the Bulldogs to a 21 and 11 record and a WNIT berth in her first season. Picked second in the SWAC, Alabama A and M features preseason SWAC Player of the Year Kalia Walker and a core of double digit scorers, giving local fans a rare chance to see a strong HBCU program and a Black woman head coach on the Williams Arena sidelines.
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The Barn evokes memories good and bad
Williams Arena, one of the oldest college basketball arenas in America, lacks recognition of its two all-time best guards, Archie Clark and Ray Williams, despite their solid NBA careers.
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New Gophers ready to show Minnesota what they can do
Lu’Cye Patterson, Femi Odukale, and Frank Mitchell are three of eleven newcomers on the Minnesota men’s basketball team, bringing a wealth of experience and physicality to the team.
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Second year coach sees representation very important
Way Veney, the first Black female head coach in Central Connecticut State women’s basketball history, is proud to represent Black women in leadership roles and has established the culture she wants for her program.
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Gopher men’s basketball exhibition victory
The University of Minnesota defeated Bemidji State University 90-65 in an exhibition game, with Mike Mitchell leading the winners with 19 points and eight assists, while Peyton Newbern’s father watched on as his son scored eight points.
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SWAC Golden Lions eager to face Gophers again
UAPB men’s basketball team to face Minnesota Gophers in a highly anticipated rematch.