Minnesota Gophers reveal nonconference schedule for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Minnesota Gophers men’s basketball team announced a strengthened nonconference schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season. After opening the season against North Dakota on November 2, the Gophers will face notable opponents such as Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, and Texas Southern. The schedule includes an extra nonconference game, allowing Minnesota to enhance its chances of securing NCAA Tournament bids. This is viewed as the Gophers' most competitive nonconference slate since the 2019-20 season, with several games providing opportunities for valuable resume-building victories.
- •Gophers open against North Dakota on November 2
- •Minnesota faces Cincinnati on November 9 in a challenging away game
- •Participation in the Charleston Classic includes matchups with Oklahoma State and Utah
- •Nonconference games also feature Texas Southern and Alcorn State at home
- •Schedule enhances Gophers' chances for NCAA Tournament qualification
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Gophers officially unveil much stronger nonconference schedule for 2026-27
"Minnesota has scheduled like a team that's trying to make a run at the NCAA Tournament.
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