A year ago, Ben Johnson’s Gophers walked off Ohio State’s court in Columbus celebrating their first conference victory. That moment was one of the only highlights during a rough two-win Big Ten season. A different Gophers team arrives Sunday at the Buckeyes’ Value City Arena to open early Big Ten play. Three starters from the squad that pulled off the upset are gone, including Jamison Battle, who plays on the opposing side now. “This game can’t mean more to them,” Johnson said. “For whatever reason. We’ve got to go in there with as much at stake as they do.” Ohio State and Minnesota had the two worst records in the Big Ten during the 2022-23 season, but only one of them has shown it’s a much better team so far this year. The Buckeyes (6-1) are a borderline top 25 team this week. Since dropping a game to nationally-ranked Texas…
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