University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers to Take Part in Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun
6/8/2020 2:01:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The University of Minnesota men's basketball team will travel to the East Coast for an early season test as part of the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun, announced Thursday. Joining the Gophers in the Naismith Bracket are Rhode Island and Marquette along with the Maroon and Gold's first opponent, UCF.
Minnesota will meet the Golden Knights on Saturday, November 21 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., and will face either the Rams or Golden Eagles in the championship or consolation game the following day.
"We are looking forward to bringing our team to Mohegan Sun in November for the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off," said Gophers head coach Richard Pitino. "Every year it's a great event that partners one of the iconic institutions in our sport with some of the best teams in the country, and we're extremely excited to be a part of it."
In addition to the games in Connecticut, the Gophers will host two opponents from the tournament's Springfield Bracket at Williams Arena. Minnesota welcomes Albany on Wednesday, November 11, and will play host to Long Island on Tuesday, November 17.
Ticket information, game times and television broadcast details and will be released at a later date. As the health and safety of the athletes, fans and staff is of the utmost importance, the Basketball Hall of Fame will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely in the coming months and provide updates as needed. For more information, please visit www.halloffametipoff.com.
Minnesota's full non-conference schedule will be announced at a later date.
November 14
University of Albany at Marquette University
November 17
Long Island University at University of Minnesota
November 18
Lehigh University at University of Rhode Island
Quinnipiac University at University of Central Florida
NCAA Multi-Team Event / Neutral Site Brackets at Mohegan Sun Arena
November 21
University of Rhode Island vs. Marquette University (Naismith Bracket)
University of Central Florida vs. University of Minnesota (Naismith Bracket)
Lehigh University vs. Quinnipiac University (Springfield Bracket)
University at Albany vs. Long Island University (Springfield Bracket)
November 22
Naismith Championship Bracket
Naismith Consolation Bracket
Springfield Championship Game
Springfield Consolation Bracket
Minnesota will meet the Golden Knights on Saturday, November 21 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., and will face either the Rams or Golden Eagles in the championship or consolation game the following day.
"We are looking forward to bringing our team to Mohegan Sun in November for the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off," said Gophers head coach Richard Pitino. "Every year it's a great event that partners one of the iconic institutions in our sport with some of the best teams in the country, and we're extremely excited to be a part of it."
In addition to the games in Connecticut, the Gophers will host two opponents from the tournament's Springfield Bracket at Williams Arena. Minnesota welcomes Albany on Wednesday, November 11, and will play host to Long Island on Tuesday, November 17.
Ticket information, game times and television broadcast details and will be released at a later date. As the health and safety of the athletes, fans and staff is of the utmost importance, the Basketball Hall of Fame will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely in the coming months and provide updates as needed. For more information, please visit www.halloffametipoff.com.
Minnesota's full non-conference schedule will be announced at a later date.
Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament Schedule
NCAA Multi-Team Event / Campus Round ScheduleNovember 14
University of Albany at Marquette University
November 17
Long Island University at University of Minnesota
November 18
Lehigh University at University of Rhode Island
Quinnipiac University at University of Central Florida
NCAA Multi-Team Event / Neutral Site Brackets at Mohegan Sun Arena
November 21
University of Rhode Island vs. Marquette University (Naismith Bracket)
University of Central Florida vs. University of Minnesota (Naismith Bracket)
Lehigh University vs. Quinnipiac University (Springfield Bracket)
University at Albany vs. Long Island University (Springfield Bracket)
November 22
Naismith Championship Bracket
Naismith Consolation Bracket
Springfield Championship Game
Springfield Consolation Bracket
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Top Rutgers
Monday, February 23
Highlights: Gophers 80, Rutgers 61
Saturday, February 21
Cinematic Recap: Gophers at Oregon
Thursday, February 19
Highlights: Gophers 61, Oregon 44
Tuesday, February 17