Gophers’ first round victory draws reactions from famous fans
By Frank Bi
Mar 22, 2013; Austin, TX, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Rodney Williams (33) shoots over UCLA Bruins guard Kyle Anderson (5) during the second half in the second round of the 2013 NCAA tournament at the Frank Erwin Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports
With the Gophers victory over UCLA, Minnesota won it’s first NCAA Tournament game since 1990* and the first win under coach Tubby Smith.
Gophers past and present went on Twitter to congratulate Minnesota on their 83-63 victory Friday evening.
They're keeping me up late putting Gophers on so late. But it was worth it. Looking forward to Sunday! Congrats to Coach Smith and guys.
— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) March 23, 2013
Golden Gophers!
— Kris Humphries (@KrisHumphries) March 23, 2013
How 'bout them Golden Gophers!!! One at a time! #underdogs
— Eric Decker (@EricDecker87) March 23, 2013
So proud of the gopher bball boys!!
— rachel banham (@rachelbanham_1) March 23, 2013
Got the WIN! Survive and Advance! #stilldancing
— TheKangarooKid (@wallyellenson) March 23, 2013
Great win tonight, now we have to play the same way Sunday. Thanks for the support #gophernation. Florida will be tough but we will be ready
— Trevor Mbakwe (@TMbakwe32) March 23, 2013
On to the next one #gophernation
— Kendal Shell 🏁 (@KendalShell) March 23, 2013
* That is if you don’t count the vacated wins from the late 1990s.
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