Minnesota, ranked fourth, lost 9-3 to the No. 2 Spartans, giving up four goals in each of the last two periods.
Though the Warriors will be without Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) and Draymond Green (calf) on Saturday, Anderson may not necessarily be returning to a sizable role in the Golden State frontcourt.
The Gophers, ranked fourth, got two goals from Jimmy Snuggerud in regulation against the No. 2 Spartans but lost a shootout.