July 3, 2026

Live Updates: Gophers drop Sweet 16 match to Ohio State in four sets

1:13 p.m. — Fourth set, match, Ohio State. The Buckeyes were simply too steady and took the Gophers out of their system after the first set, winning the fourth set 25-20 after Minnesota tried to stage a late rally. The loss ends the Gophers season and Hugh McCutcheon’s tenure as coach. Game report coming soon. 1:10 p.m. — Crucial challenge here, the Gophers seem certain that a net violation by Londot happened on a long rally that ended with a Buckeyes’ point. Minnesota wins the challenge, Ohio State leads 21-17. 1:07 p.m. — Ohio State is close to putting away the Gophers. Another kill by Londot has the Buckeyes leading 21-14. 1:05 p.m. — The Gophers are trying to mount a rally, but Ohio State keeps finding an answer. It’s 18-13 in the fourth set. 12:55 p.m. — Outside of the first set, this match is starting to be reminiscent…

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