The 1978-79 Minnesota Golden Gophers went 11-16 (6-12 in the Big Ten) under head coach Jim Dutcher. Simple Rating System: 5.29.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Arena |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-11-25 | vs Idaho Vandals | W 72–57 | Williams Arena |
| 1978-11-28 | at Nebraska Cornhuskers | L 48–58 | Bob Devaney Sports Center |
| 1978-12-02 | vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers | W 95–90 (OTOT) | Williams Arena |
| 1978-12-05 | at Kansas State Wildcats | L 62–72 | Ahearn Field House |
| 1978-12-16 | at Marquette Golden Eagles | L 55–72 | MECCA Arena |
| 1978-12-20 | vs South Florida Bulls | W 69–54 | Williams Arena |
| 1978-12-23 | vs South Carolina Gamecocks | L 53–57 | Williams Arena |
| 1978-12-29 | vs Houston Cougars | W 80–67 | Met Center |
| 1978-12-30 | vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 57–56 | Met Center |
| 1979-01-04 | at Michigan Wolverines | L 75–88 | Crisler Arena |
| 1979-01-06 | at Michigan State Spartans | L 62–69 | Jenison Field House |
| 1979-01-11 | vs Indiana Hoosiers | W 80–63 | Williams Arena |
| 1979-01-13 | vs Northwestern Wildcats | W 60–58 | Williams Arena |
| 1979-01-18 | at Ohio State Buckeyes | L 80–83 | St. John Arena |
| 1979-01-20 | vs Wisconsin Badgers | W 82–72 | Williams Arena |
| 1979-01-25 | vs Purdue Boilermakers | L 61–64 | Williams Arena |
| 1979-01-27 | at Iowa Hawkeyes | L 64–81 | Iowa Field House |
| 1979-02-01 | at Illinois Fighting Illini | L 57–67 | Assembly Hall |
| 1979-02-03 | vs Iowa Hawkeyes | L 71–97 | Williams Arena |
| 1979-02-08 | at Wisconsin Badgers | W 74–72 | Wisconsin Field House |
| 1979-02-10 | vs Illinois Fighting Illini | L 57–59 | Williams Arena |
| 1979-02-15 | vs Ohio State Buckeyes | L 68–74 | Williams Arena |
| 1979-02-17 | at Purdue Boilermakers | L 56–80 | Mackey Arena |
| 1979-02-22 | at Northwestern Wildcats | W 73–71 (OTOT) | McGaw Memorial Hall |
| 1979-02-24 | at Indiana Hoosiers | L 46–71 | Assembly Hall |
| 1979-03-01 | vs Michigan State Spartans | L 63–76 | Williams Arena |
| 1979-03-03 | vs Michigan Wolverines | W 78–69 | Williams Arena |
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| Rank | Team | Conference | All-Time Wins |
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Top 100 by all-time D1 wins. Verified against the NCAA record book — and tiered so you can argue properly.
| # | COACH | RECORD | WIN % | SCHOOL(S) | YEARS | BEST SEASON / LEGACY |
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