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Thu, 9/3, 12:45pm (4 years ago)
Minnesota soccer (2-1-0) is back at home this weekend to host Tennessee (1-2-0) and North Dakota State (2-1-1) at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.   The Gophers are currently ranked 19th in the nation, while both opponents this weekend are unranked.   The last time Minnesota met up with Tennessee was in 2007, when…
Tue, 9/1, 9:05pm (4 years ago)
For the second night in a row the No. 13 Minnesota Volleyball team made winning look easy, this time defeating Navy in three sets with scores of 25-18, 25-16 and 25-12 at Wesley Brown Fieldhouse in Annapolis, Maryland. It was the underclassmen who did the heavy hitting for the Gophers (3-1).…
Mon, 8/31, 9:01pm (4 years ago)
The No. 13 Minnesota volleyball team quickly took care of business Monday night as they beat George Mason in straight sets, 25-13, 25-15 and 25-14 at the Recreation and Athletic Complex in Fairfax, Virginia. The Gophers started the first set down 2-0, but that would be the largest lead the Patriots…
Sun, 8/30, 7:26pm (4 years ago)
Minnesota improved their record to 2-1-0 today after edging out Kennesaw State, 1-0.   Though Minnesota had 11 shots land at goal, junior Katie Bethke scored the only goal of the game after taking a pass from freshman Allie Phillips.   Kennesaw State goalkeeper Staci Pugh made a school record of 10 saves during…
Sat, 8/29, 5:45pm (4 years ago)
Minnesota fell to the 16th ranked Georgia last night when a pair of second-half goals by the Bulldogs went unanswered.   Neither team saw a goal in the first half of the game, but Georgia's Rebekah Perry scored a quick goal at the start of the second half against Gophers goalkeeper, Cat…
Fri, 8/28, 10:56pm (4 years ago)
It may have taken a couple more sets than originally hoped for, but the No. 11 Minnesota Volleyball team opened their season with a victory over No. 22 Kansas State. The Gophers captured the win in the first round of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Showcase in five sets…
Fri, 8/28, 7:48pm (4 years ago)
Minnesota soccer will travel to Georgia this weekend to play University of Georgia at 7 p.m. Friday, and Kennesaw State at 1 p.m. Sunday.   After opening the season with a 4-0 win against South Dakota State last week, the Gophers moved up two spots on the National Soccer Coaches Association of…
Tue, 8/25, 4:16pm (4 years ago)
Last year, Gopher head coach Pam Borton's women's basketball squad finished the season with 20 wins, advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.   Today, in a release by Gophersports, the women's basketball team unvelied their schedule for the upcoming 2009-10 season.   The Gophers open up the regular season Nov. 15…
Tue, 8/25, 3:35pm (4 years ago)
Former Gophers cross country and track star Ladia Albertson-Junkans has been named a semi-finalist for the 2009 NCAA Woman of the Year, according to Gophersports.com.
 
Albertson-Junkans was named the Big Ten representative for the national honor in July and now joins nine other remaining candidates from across the nation.…
Tue, 8/25, 2:39pm (4 years ago)
Single-game tickets for the 2009-10 Gophers Men's hockey season will go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 26.   Beginning at 9 a.m. at the University Ticket Office, fans can purchase tickets for up to four games, and can buy a maximum of four tickets per game.   While a majority of single reserved seats are…
Tue, 8/25, 1:17pm (4 years ago)
Minnesota's head football coach Tim Brewster has announced that Terrell Combs, a sophomore defensive lineman, will be leaving the team this year.   Combs was originally a wide receiver when he first came to Minnesota and played three games as a reserve defensive end last fall. He switched to play tight end…
Wed, 8/19, 8:53pm (4 years ago)
The Gophers Men's Basketball team, coming off its first NCAA Tournament appearance in five seasons, released their schedule for the 2009-10 season.   Announced today in a press release by Gophersports, Tubby Smith's Gophers play a total of 30 games; 12 against non-conference opponents and 18 against Big Ten competition.   Starting off the…
Thu, 8/13, 10:01am (4 years ago)
For those who can't wait to get inside the Gophers new stadium, the Pioneer Press offers a panoramic view of the turf from the 50-yard line. If you’re looking for a peek at the indoor facilities, Gopher Sports has a virtual tour of the whole place.
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Thu, 8/6, 10:49am (4 years ago)
At home site Aquatics center, Minnesota swimmers turned in multiple winning performances at the Speedo Championships. Gophers swimmers are facing a much tougher challenge at the 2009 U.S. Open, where meet record-holders include Olympians Michael Phelps and Aaron Peirsol.   The Gophers received their first Gold Medal of the open in the…
Tue, 8/4, 6:07pm (4 years ago)
The opening round schedule of the 76 Classic was released today, and the Gophers first-round matchup is against fellow NCAA Tournament team Butler.   Butler finished last season champions of the Horizon league, going 26-6 including 15-3 in conference play. Butler's season ended in the NCAA Tournament with a second round loss…
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