Main Story: No. 18 Minnesota (2-0) hosts defending SWAC champion Southern (0-2) Tuesday at 7:01 p.m. CT for Military Appreciation Night. The Gophers will wear special camouflage uniforms and honor active-duty service members and veterans.

By the Numbers
  • Minnesota leads the all-time series, 3-0; its last meeting with Southern was a 107-62 win in 2014.
  • Grace Grocholski is averaging 22.5 points and 4.0 3-pointers per game through two games.
  • Minnesota beat Marquette 87-79 on Saturday, with five players scoring in double figures.
Yes, But

Southern is winless through two games, but it is the reigning SWAC tournament champion and has reached the NCAA tournament in each of the past two seasons. Tuesday is also its third straight game against a Power Four opponent.

State of Play
  • Minnesota enters ranked No. 18 in both the AP and coaches polls after opening the season 2-0.
  • The game is at The Barn in Minneapolis; it will stream on B1G+ and air on KFAN+.
  • Complimentary tickets are available to verified active-duty military members and veterans through Vet Tix.
What's Next

The teams meet Tuesday at 7:01 p.m. CT. Minnesota will look to extend its unbeaten start, while Southern aims to break through against another major-conference opponent.

Bottom Line

Minnesota has the stronger early-season form and a clear series edge, but Southern’s recent championship pedigree makes this more than a routine tune-up.