Minnesota bounced back to capture the win, 192-159, over the visiting Wolfpack.
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The Gophers captured the Subway Classic title by defeating Auburn on Sunday and allowing the fewest points in the tournament.
Gophers swimming got back in the pool Friday to begin the Jean Freeman Invitational, where the hosts took the top spot in five preliminary events.
With consistently faster times, the Golden Gophers showed great improvement from this point last season.
Friday's preliminary swims began with the hosting Golden Gophers taking six of the top 10 finishes in the 200 yard butterfly
In the first of six Arena Series matchups this academic year, the Golden Gophers had the opportunity to compete against the best swimmers in the nation.
The visiting Minnesota Golden Gophers men's swimming team handed North Dakota their first loss of the season with a 179-113 win Saturday in Grand Forks.
The Maroon Gold swam to victory against Big Ten rival Iowa on Friday with a final score of 174-126, keeping the Gophers undefeated in conference duals.
Just a month into the new season, the University of Minnesota men's swimming team is already confidently clocking faster times than last year.
The Gophers men's swimming team defeated the Wisconsin Badgers on the road.
The Gopher men's swimming team lost to the Florida Gators, but the home team managed four first place finishes.
The University of Minnesota men's swimming team easily defeating visiting Arizona State 190-95 on Saturday in their season opener.
The Gophers Women's Soccer team left Michigan with a win at Michigan and a loss at the hands of Michigan State.
Minnesota still seeks their first conference win after falling short in their Big Ten opener 1-0, Saturday against Indiana.