SPORTS

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12/1/2018, 11:31pm

Gophers dancing their way to the Sweet Sixteen for the fourth straight year

By David Mullen

For the fourth straight year, the Gophers volleyball team is on their way into the Sweet Sixteen.

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12/1/2018, 11:05am

Minnesota 83-76 victory over Oklahoma State

By Nick Jungheim

The Gophers came away with an 83-76 victory over Oklahoma State Friday night at U.S. Bank Stadium. In the process, Minnesota improved its record to 6-1 on the young season.

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12/1/2018, 10:52am

Minnesota ties Ohio State 2-2, loses extra point

By Jack Warrick

Minnesota's struggles continued in a 3-2 double-overtime loss to Ohio State at 3M Arena at Mariucci. The game officially ended in a tie, but Ohio State got an extra point in conference standing with the overtime victory.

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11/30/2018, 10:50pm

Minnesota starts the NCAA Tournament with a sweep over Bryant

By David Mullen

Minnesota took its first step into the NCAA tournament Friday with a 3-0 sweep over Bryant.

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11/30/2018, 9:35pm

The Gophers send Syracuse back east empty-handed

By Babatunde Jinadu

Minnesota continued its undefeated season to this point with an upset-victory over No. 12 Syracuse 72-68 on Thursday night.

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Wrestling 11/29/2018, 12:19am

Steveson has dominant start to college career

By Paul Hodowanic

Gable Steveson isn't your average freshman wrestler — unless winning four high school state titles and three world titles is considered average.

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Women's Hockey 11/29/2018, 12:18am

Two hockey players hope to continue their families' legacies

By Erik Nelson

For center Abigail Boreen and left winger Taylor Williamson, Gophers hockey runs in the family.

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Men's Basketball 11/29/2018, 12:17am

After long journey, Matz Stockman is getting a chance to contribute at Minnesota

By Nick Jungheim

Redshirt senior Matz Stockman's journey to Minnesota has spanned multiple continents, countries and universities. Now in his final season of eligibility, Stockman is getting more playing time than ever before in his college career.

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Women's Basketball 11/29/2018, 12:16am

Twin sisters Taiye and Kehinde Bello making names for themselves

By Babatunde Jinadu

Taiye and Kehinde Bello, twin sisters, play on Minnesota's women’s basketball team. Their situation of being twins on the same college sports team sets them apart from others.

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Men's Hockey 11/29/2018, 12:15am

Sheehy shines against Michigan State after 'snake-bitten' start

By Jack Warrick

Tyler Sheehy described himself as a little "snake bit" through the first part of the season. The second-year captain notched just three points in the first nine games of the season.

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Swimming and Diving 11/29/2018, 12:14am

Recruiting for men's and women's swimming and diving

By Danielle Pederson

In the last few weeks, a wave of student-athletes have committed to and will be joining Minnesota’s swim and dive teams in future seasons.

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Volleyball 11/29/2018, 12:13am

The path to the Final Four begins Friday as the Gophers look to stay undefeated in Minneapolis

By David Mullen

On Sunday, in front of more than 100 family members, friends, season ticket holders and boosters in the Williams Arena Club Room, the Gophers found out they had earned the No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament. They finished the season as Big Ten champions with a record of 25-3 overall and 19-1 in conference.

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11/26/2018, 11:22pm

Gophers fall to Boston College 68-56

By Nick Jungheim

Minnesota suffered its first defeat of the season Monday in a 68-56 loss to Boston College in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

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Football 11/25/2018, 10:13pm

Fans flock to welcome home the axe

By Drew Cove

Fans woke up Saturday morning to a familiar frame of mind: the Gophers are underdogs against Wisconsin. The point spread favored the Badgers by more than 11 on their home turf to keep Paul Bunyan's Axe in Madison for the 15th-consecutive year. 

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Women's Hockey 11/25/2018, 10:08pm

Gophers win Windjammer Classic over Vermont

By Erik Nelson

There won't be a banner-raising ceremony, but No. 2 Minnesota (13-2-1, 9-2-1) won the Windjammer Classic, defeating Vermont (3-8-4, 2-6-2) 6-2 on Saturday in Burlington, Vermont. 

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Volleyball 11/25/2018, 10:07pm

Minnesota closes out regular season with a win and loss

By David Mullen

Coming into the final weekend, the Gophers volleyball team was the only undefeated team left in the Big Ten. Although No. 3 Minnesota (25-3, 19-1) dropped one match this weekend, they bounced back Saturday — leaving a statement as the team heads into the NCAA tournament this week. 

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Women's Basketball 11/25/2018, 10:06pm

Minnesota’s Big Three powers the Gophers to a win over Cornell

By Babatunde Jinadu

On Friday, No. 23 Minnesota took on the Cornell Big Red just one day after the Thanksgiving holiday. The Gophers (5-0) beat Cornell 65-45 in another dominating performance.

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Men's Hockey 11/25/2018, 10:05pm

Minnesota falls to Michigan State in lackluster third period

By Drew Cove

Minnesota faltered in the second and third periods, giving up a 2-0 lead around the mid-point of the game. Michigan State emerged with the victory 4-2, splitting the series.

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11/24/2018, 9:04pm

'The Axe' is back

By Jack Warrick

Minnesota beat Wisconsin for the first time since 2003, taking Paul Bunyan's Axe back to Dinkytown for the first time in over a decade.

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11/24/2018, 8:46pm

Turnovers the difference in historic win at Madison

By Paul Hodowanic

Minnesota's defensive effort was the difference in a 37-15 victory over Wisconsin. The Gophers forced four turnovers and the offense didn't give the ball up at all.

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