Gophers men’s basketball coach Niko Medved aimed to test his team’s character in their Big Ten opener against No. 22 Indiana, following the season-ending injury of starting point guard Chansey Willis. Despite being eight-point underdogs and experiencing a three-game losing streak, Minnesota achieved a stunning 73-64 upset over the Hoosiers. Medved expressed pride in his team’s performance, highlighting their resilience amidst injuries and foul trouble. The win marked an emotional milestone in Medved’s first conference game at his alma mater, energizing the crowd at Williams Arena.
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