MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The novelty of the first men’s basketball matchup in 92 years between Minnesota and St. Thomas, two schools a mere 3 miles apart along the winding Mississippi River, will give the Gophers a rare attendance boost during the first week of the season.
That doesn’t mean this game will become a regular occurrence. Extra ticket sales don’t factor into NCAA Tournament selection criteria.
“If you take the name off the jersey or that they were local, there’s no upside to us playing them,” Minnesota coach Niko Medved said…