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What's Next:
The 2007-2008 season is HERE!!! Do you have your season tickets yet??? Student season tickets are $99 and can be purchased at the U of MN Bookstore and the Gopher Ticket Office at Mariucci Arena -- and don't forget your free t-shirt -- "It's Tubby Time!"
3/5 - at Indiana, 6 p.m.
3/8 - at Illinois, 12 p.m.
3/13-3/16 - at Big Ten Tournament, (Indianapolis)

What's Done:
3/1 - Minnesota 71, Ohio St. 57
2/27 - Purdue 65, Minnesota 53
2/24 - Minnesota 75, Penn St. 68
2/21 - Minnesota 69, Michigan 60
2/16 - Wisconsin 65, Minnesota 56
2/12 - Illinois 84, Minnesota 60
2/9 - Minnesota 63, Iowa 50
2/6 - Minnesota 92, Northwestern 72
2/2 - Wisconsin 63, Minnesota 47
1/31 - Minnesota 77, Michigan 65
1/26 - Ohio St. 76, Minnesota 60
1/20 - Michigan St. 78, Minnesota 73
1/17 - Indiana 65, Minnesota 60
1/12 - Minnesota 76, Penn St. 73
1/9 - Minnesota 82, Northwestern 63
1/5 - Michigan St. 65, Minnesota 59
12/30 - UNLV 81, Minnesota 64
12/29 - Minnesota 83, Kennesaw St. 66
12/28 - Minnesota 77, Nicholls St. 32
12/22 - Minnesota 68, Santa Clara 50
12/12 - Minnesota 78, S. Dakota St. 72
12/8 - Minnesota 91, Colorado St. 74
12/3 - Minnesota 88, N. Dakota St. 56
12/1 - Minnesota 75, UC Riverside 38
11/27 - Florida St. 75, Minnesota 61
11/24 - Minnesota 77, C. Michigan 59
11/20 - Minnesota 68, Iowa State 58
11/10 - Minnesota 84, Army 52
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The Barnyard Weekly Update
April 6, 2008


  • Apply to be on the 2008-2009 Barnyard Board! If you want to be a part of the hard-working group of students who work hard throughout the season to guarantee the continued success of The Barnyard, now is your chance! Please complete and turn in application to THEYARD@UMN.EDU by midnight on April 25th. Late applications will not be accepted. Qualified candidates will be called for interviews. The interview process will begin on Monday, April 28th. You can download the application in a word document here.

  • Gophers turn back the Buckeyes! Senior Lawrence McKenzie's hot hand led the Gophers to a 71-57 win over Ohio State on Saturday, March 1. McKenzie scored all of his 20 points in the second half, as the Gophers turned a 24-23 halftime advantage into a double-digit margin by game's end. Lawrence Westbrook also added 16 points, and Dan Coleman contributed 13 points and 5 rebounds. The win upped Minnesota's record to 8-8 in the Big Ten, 18-10 overall, good for fifth place in the conference. Minnesota wraps up the regular season with two road games, and the Big 10 tournament.
  • Coach Smith gets #400! Coach Tubby Smith earned his 400th career victory against the Wolverines on Thursday night. Smith's all-time coaching record stands at 400-151 (.725). Smith has compiled a 79-43 record at Tulsa (1991-1995), 45-19 at Georgia (1995-1997), and 263-83 at Kentucky (1997-2007). He has also led his teams to 14 consecutive 20-win seasons.
  • 2008 Road Trip was awesome! A big thanks to all who helped make the annual roadtrip (to Michigan) a success.
  • Fan of the Game! At every home game, a member of the Barnyard will be selected as the Fan of the Game. Do you have what it takes? Face-painting, signs, and loud & proud cheering are some of the things we look for. Maybe YOU will be next!
  • Become an Honorary Barnyard Member! Even if you're not a student, you can receive the many perks of being in the Barnyard, including the official Student T-shirt, Gopher Gazettes, Open practice, and many other benefits. Click here to see all of the details.the Bigger the Barnyard is, the more opponents will FEAR THE BARN!
  • Have any great ideas for The Barnyard? Email us at theyard@umn.edu. We are always looking for sponsors, game-day suggestions, and ideas to help sell out the entire student section!
  • Stay tuned for more exciting news from The Barnyard and Gopher Hoops!