Minnesota Golden Gophers @ Butler Bulldogs
NIT - 1st Round
19-14, 3-8 Away
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19-14, 3-8 Away
18-15, 12-6 Home
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18-15, 12-6 Home
Game Information
Indianapolis, IN
Referee:Connor Mooney
Referee:Michael Kitts
Referee:Nick Terry
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 9-1 | - | 20-1 |
| Michigan | 9-1 | - | 19-1 |
| Michigan State | 9-1 | - | 19-2 |
| Illinois | 8-1 | 0.5 | 17-3 |
| Purdue | 7-3 | 2 | 17-4 |
| Wisconsin | 6-3 | 2.5 | 14-6 |
| UCLA | 6-3 | 2.5 | 14-6 |
| Ohio State | 6-4 | 3 | 14-6 |
| Indiana | 5-5 | 4 | 14-7 |
| Iowa | 4-4 | 4 | 14-5 |
| USC | 4-5 | 4.5 | 15-5 |
| Washington | 3-6 | 5.5 | 11-9 |
| Minnesota | 3-6 | 5.5 | 10-10 |
| Rutgers | 2-8 | 7 | 9-12 |
| Northwestern | 1-8 | 7.5 | 9-11 |
| Oregon | 1-8 | 7.5 | 8-12 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 7.5 | 8-12 |
| Penn State | 0-9 | 8.5 | 9-11 |
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 10-0 | - | 20-1 |
| St. John's | 8-1 | 1.5 | 15-5 |
| Villanova | 6-3 | 3.5 | 15-5 |
| Creighton | 6-3 | 3.5 | 12-8 |
| Seton Hall | 4-5 | 5.5 | 14-6 |
| Butler | 4-5 | 5.5 | 13-7 |
| DePaul | 4-5 | 5.5 | 12-8 |
| Xavier | 3-6 | 6.5 | 11-9 |
| Georgetown | 2-7 | 7.5 | 10-10 |
| Providence | 2-8 | 8 | 9-12 |
| Marquette | 2-8 | 8 | 7-14 |
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