Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer knows Minnesota's offense will have their hands full with Chicago's defense and their ability to stop the run game.
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No. 11 Arizona women beat Washington State 60-44
Trinity Baptiste had 13 of her 17 points in the first half, and No. 11 Arizona beat Washington State 60-44 in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 tournament on Thursday night.
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UCLA holds off Washington, 58-46, advances to Pac 12 semis
Michaela Onyenwere scored six of her 12 points in the fourth quarter to help No. 9 UCLA hold off Washington for a 58-46 victory on Thursday night in a Pac-12 quarterfinal.
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Gophers baseball team has veteran squad for Anderson's 40th season
Minnesota will open with eight games at U.S. Bank Stadium, beginning Friday against Indiana. Thirty-one players return from the 2020 team, including starters at all but one position.