This Saturday night, the Minnesota Gophers will host the Green Bay Phoenix in a pivotal basketball matchup at Williams Arena. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:12 p.m. and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. This encounter marks Minnesota’s first linear broadcast of the season.
Game Overview
The Gophers enter the game with a record of 2-1, having achieved victories against Gardner-Webb and Alcorn State. However, they faced their first defeat of the season on the road against the Missouri Tigers, losing 83-60. Despite a competitive first half, Minnesota could not keep pace after Missouri’s significant second-half run.
Key Performers
- Cade Tyson: Scoring an impressive average of 22.7 points per game, Tyson delivered 30 points in his Gopher debut, followed by 21 against Alcorn State and 17 in the game against Missouri.
- Jaylen Crocker-Johnson: Known for his rebounding prowess, Crocker-Johnson has recorded double-digit rebounds in each of the past three games, averaging 14.0 rebounds per game.
- Rebounding Stats: The Gophers held a 34-25 rebounding edge against Missouri and lead the Big Ten with an average of 43.0 rebounds per game.
All-Time Series with Green Bay
The upcoming game will represent the fourth meeting between the Gophers and the Phoenix. Minnesota currently leads the all-time series at 3-0, with their last matchup resulting in a 72-56 victory for the Gophers in December 2021.
About Green Bay
Entering the contest with a record of 1-3, the Green Bay Phoenix have faced a challenging start to their season. They opened with a loss at Kansas and fell to Buffalo before securing a win against Ripon. However, they struggled in their latest game, losing to St. Thomas 80-61.
Phoenix Key Players
- Marcus Hall: A key player for Green Bay, Hall is averaging 15.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, having started 31 games last season.
Looking Ahead
After facing Green Bay, the Gophers are set to host Chicago State on Tuesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. This game will also be available on B1G+ and through the Gopher Radio Network.
For military members, the Gophers will be honoring active duty and veteran service members with complimentary tickets through a partnership with Vet Tix. Interested individuals can sign up and verify their accounts to claim tickets for the event.
