Minnesota, Purdue Sweep in First Round of the NCAA Tournament

The Minnesota Golden Gophers won their first round game of the NCAA tournament with a sound 3-0 victory over Siena Thursday night.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers won their first round game of the NCAA tournament with a sound 3-0 victory over Siena Thursday night.

Nov. 30, 2006

Championship Bracket

Minnesota 3, Siena 0-The ninth-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers (24-7) won their seventh straight match as they defeated Siena (22-13) in three games by scores of 30-16, 30-25, 30-15 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Marcelle Athletic Complex. With the win, Minnesota is now 12-0 all-time in first round NCAA Tournament matches, and 10-0 under current head coach Mike Hebert. Full Story

Purdue 3, St. Louis 0-The No. 23 Boilermaker volleyball team spoiled Saint Louis's first trip to the NCAA Tournament, handing the Billikens a 3-0 loss. Purdue won the match 30-21, 30-20, 32-30. Full Story