SAINT PAUL, MINN.—The Hamline University men's basketball team will face the University of Minnesota (NCAA Division I) in an exhibition game at Williams Arena in Minneapolis on Tuesday, October 29 at a time yet to be announced.
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to play the Gophers in an exhibition game," said Pipers head men's basketball coach Jim Hayes. " It is a great opportunity for our players to play in and fans to watch the Pipers in Williams Arena! We are appreciative of Gophers head coach Ben Johnson, assistant coach Dave Thorson (HU class of 1989), and the rest of the staff for thinking of us."Â
The Gophers and Pipers will square off for the sixth time ever, with the former holding a 5-0 record. The last meeting occurred on December 8, 1934, when Minnesota secured a 31-24 victory.
This will mark the third-straight season Minnesota has faced a MIAC institution in exhibition play as they hosted Macalester in 2023-24, and St. Olaf in 2022-23.
HAMLINE VS. MINNESOTA SERIES HISTORY
- December 16, 1914: Minnesota 19, Hamline 15
- December 9, 1915: Minnesota 21, Hamline 3
- December 14, 1915: Minnesota 27, Hamline 12
- December 9, 1922: Minnesota 23, Hamline 17
- December 8, 1934: Minnesota 31, Hamline 24
