The BriefThe Gophers were eliminated from the Big Ten Tournament after a 4-1 loss to Notre Dame Sunday night at 3M Arena at Mariucci.Minnesota now has to wait 2 weeks to learn its NCAA Tournament fate.

Maryland held off a second half comeback bid from Notre Dame to avenge its loss to the Irish in last year’s national championship game.

The Gophers jeopardized their shot at a No. 1 seed by failing to get out of the first round of the Big Ten tournament against the last-place Irish.

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