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Sophomore Ona Loper watches her teammate on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 at Peik Gymnasium on East Bank.

Gymnastics 1/30/2019, 11:11pm

Ona Loper regains confidence after return from season-ending injury

By Paul Hodowanic

Ona Loper's freshman year was more than anyone expected from the young gymnast. The Bluffton, South Carolina native was in the midst of a fantastic first few months, leading the team in floor exercise and vault scoring. She finished on the podium for both events four times each, including placing first in vault twice and on floor once. 

Freshman Taylor Heise goes for the goal on Friday, Dec. 7 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers won against the Robert Morris Colonials 6-1.

Women's Hockey 1/27/2019, 11:14pm

Gophers end January with a sweep of Ohio State

By Erik Nelson

No. 2 Minnesota (24-3-1, 14-3-1-0) swept No. 7 Ohio State (15-11-0, 9-9-0-0) in Columbus, Ohio, winning 7-2 on Friday and 7-1 on Saturday. The Gophers scored at least six goals in consecutive games for the first time since scoring at least six in four consecutive games between Nov. 18 and Nov. 30.

Senior Shaun Herzog competes in the still rings at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Jan. 26.

Gymnastics 1/27/2019, 11:14pm

Gophers remain upbeat despite loss to Michigan

By Paul Hodowanic

The Gophers came into Saturday hoping for revenge against the Wolverines, who finished one place better than them at last week's Windy City Invitational. Despite a season-high 408.300 score, the Gophers were unable to top Michigan, which scored 413.150. 

Outfielder Ben Mezzenga rounds second base during the game against UCLA on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Siebert Field. The Gophers won 3-2.

Baseball 1/27/2019, 11:10pm

With high expectations, Gophers baseball begins practice

By Jack Warrick

The Gophers' baseball team, which went 44-15 overall and was one series away from the College World Series last season, started practice for the 2019 season on Friday. Minnesota won the Big Ten regular season and tournament championship last season. Four Gophers were selected in the 2018 MLB draft from that team, with the highest pick being then-junior Terrin Vavra, who was the 96th overall pick.

The University of Minnesota 1979 NCAA Championship Ice Hockey team

Men's Hockey 1/24/2019, 1:47am

Minnesota to take on Wisconsin after disappointing sweep at Michigan State

By Jack Warrick

The Gophers (9-10-4) are back on campus after over a month of winter break. While they're starting classes and getting into their normal schedules, they will play Big Ten rival Wisconsin (8-10-4) on Minnesota's own ice in the upcoming series, hoping to get their skates back under them against a familiar opponent.

Sophomore Olivia Knowles gets ready to take the puck on Friday, Jan. 18 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers lost to the Wisconsin Badgers 2-1.

Women's Hockey 1/22/2019, 11:15pm

Defender Olivia Knowles brings Canadian influence to Gophers

By Erik Nelson

The west coast of British Columbia has orcas, black bears and a rich hockey tradition. Campbell River, British Columbia, located on Vancouver Island, prides itself on being the hometown of Detroit Red Wings legend Steve Yzerman. This coastal city is also the hometown of Gophers defender Olivia Knowles.