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Sarah Bacon competes in the women's 3 meter diving competition at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

3/27/2019, 1:09pm

Women's swimming and diving end season at NCAA Championships

By Julianna Landis

Women's swim and dive finished its season this past weekend at the NCAA championships in Texas. The team brought home many honorable mentions and one NCAA diving champion.

Freshman Max Meyer is congratulated after closing out the win against UCLA on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Siebert Field. The Gophers won 3-2.

Baseball 3/25/2019, 11:15pm

Gophers open up Big Ten play with sweep of Penn State

By Jack Warrick

One of the toughest non-conference schedules in college baseball prepared Minnesota for Big Ten play as the Gophers came out of University Park, Pennsylvania with three wins in the first Big Ten series of the season.

Sophomore Angus Flanagan plays during the Gopher Invitational on Sunday, Sept. 9 at Windsong Farm Golf Club in Maple Plain, Minnesota.

3/25/2019, 11:06pm

Underclassmen lead Minnesota to fifth place finish in South Carolina

By Nick Jungheim

After competing in Georgia last week, Minnesota stayed in the Southeast over spring break and took part in the Furman Intercollegiate in Greenville, South Carolina last weekend.

Sophomore Lexy Ramler competes on the balance beam at Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Feb 15.

Gymnastics 3/25/2019, 12:54am

Men earn share of Big Ten regular season title, women place fourth at Big Ten Championships

By Paul Hodowanic

The No. 6-ranked men's team hit the mats on Saturday, March 23 at Maturi Pavillion for the final time this season, taking on No. 8 Iowa and No. 5 Penn State. The Gophers needed to win the meet and have Michigan lose to Nebraska to grab a share of the inaugural Big Ten Regular Season Championship.

Redshirt senior Ethan Lizak at 133 competes during the match against South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25 at Maturi Pavilion.

3/25/2019, 12:53am

Four Gophers wrestlers reach All-American status at NCAA Tournament

By David Mullen

As eight members of Minnesota’s wrestling program traveled to Pittsburgh for the NCAA Tournament over the weekend, four of them left as All-Americans.

Infielder MaKenna Partain swings during a game against Northwestern on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Softball 3/25/2019, 12:53am

Gophers sweep the Terrapins in first Big Ten series of the year

By Paul Hodowanic

The Gophers (22-9, 3-0) ended their spring break trip in Maryland (16-15, 0-3) taking on the Terrapins in their first Big Ten matchup of the season. Minnesota's start to conference play was a success, as it swept the three-game series, outscoring Maryland 30-13.

Senior Josip Krstanovic competes in his singles match on Friday, March 22 at the Baseline Tennis Center.

Men's Tennis 3/25/2019, 12:52am

Gophers men's tennis drop two conferences matches over the weekend

By David Mullen

Although the University of Minnesota's men's tennis team kicked off the Big Ten season with a victory last weekend, they dropped two consecutive matches to Iowa and Nebraska in week two.

Women's Tennis 3/25/2019, 12:52am

Gophers win one and lose one over the weekend

By David Mullen

The Gophers' (10-7, 3-2 Big Ten) weekend began at home hosting Indiana. Although they trailed 1-0 after the doubles team fell, four straight singles victories guaranteed a victory early.

Forward Sarah Potomak chases after the puck at Ridder Arena on Sunday, March 10.

Women's Hockey 3/24/2019, 6:00pm

Minnesota loses NCAA Championship game to Wisconsin

By Erik Nelson

Redshirt senior Kenisha Bell chases after the ball on Monday, Jan. 14 at Williams Arena. The Gophers lost to the Hawkeyes 81-63.

3/24/2019, 4:48pm

Gophers end season in WNIT second round battle

By Babatunde Jinadu

Minnesota played its final game of the season against Cincinnati in the second round of the WNIT. The Gophers lost 72-65 after having a lead going into the fourth quarter.

Junior Amir Coffey fights to control the ball on Tuesday, March 5 at Williams Arena.

3/23/2019, 10:33pm

Gophers' March Madness run comes to an end with 70-50 loss to Michigan State

By Nick Jungheim

The Gophers fall short against the Spartans 70-50, ending their NCAA Tournament run.

Sophomore Destiny Pitts runs through defenders toward the hoop during the game against Purdue on Thursday, Jan. 24.

3/23/2019, 1:31pm

Gophers women win at home, advance in WNIT

By Babatunde Jinadu

Minnesota failed to qualify for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, so the team took the extra opportunity to compete at the Barn where they beat UNI in dominating fashion 91-75.

Sophomore goaltender Alex Gulstene makes a save. Gopher women's hockey beat Mercyhurst 4-2 in their season opener on Friday, Sept. 28 at Ridder Arena.

3/23/2019, 2:00am

Gulstene's shutout leads Minnesota to national championship game

By Erik Nelson

Minnesota defeated Cornell 2-0 on Friday. The team moves on to the national championship game to fight Wisconsin in the final game of the season.

Angus Flanagan hits his drive at the 12th hole during the Gopher Invitational at Windsong Farms Golf Club in Independence, Minnesota on Sunday, Sept. 10.

3/22/2019, 3:10pm

Gophers finish 9th at Schenkel Invitational

By Nick Jungheim

Freshman Gabe Kalscheur dribbles to the lane at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 30.

3/21/2019, 3:01pm

Gophers defeat Louisville 86-76 to advance in NCAA Tournament.

By Nick Jungheim

Sophomore Muyu Wu plays at the fourth annual Minnesota Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 at the Minikahda Club.

3/20/2019, 6:34pm

Minnesota shows continued improvement with 7th place finish

By Nick Jungheim

Minnesota's women's golf team keeps improving this spring season. The Gophers finished seventh in their latest tournament in California this week.

Redshirt senior Kelly Pannek skates toward the puck on Friday, Jan. 18 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers lost to the Wisconsin Badgers 2-1.

3/20/2019, 6:10pm

Gophers head to Connecticut in pursuit of eighth national title

By Erik Nelson

Minnesota has a shot to make it to the NCAA Championship game on Sunday. First, the Gophers have to beat Cornell in their first Frozen Four game since 2017.

Junior Mat Robson eyes the puck from the goal during the game against Arizona State on Friday, March 1 at 3M at Mariucci Arena.

3/18/2019, 10:28pm

Gophers' men's hockey pro signing tracker

By Drew Cove and Jack Warrick

Members of the gopher men's hockey team help goalie Mat Robson keep the puck out of the net on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 3M Arena at Mariucci.

3/18/2019, 10:31am

Notre Dame drops Minnesota out of Big Ten Tournament in overtime 2-1

By Jack Warrick

Minnesota's season came down to Notre Dame. With a win, it continued; with a loss, it was over.

Sophomore Camila Vargas Gomez cheers at Baseline Tennis Center on Saturday, Mar. 4, 2017. The Gophers played against the University of Wisconsin.

3/18/2019, 10:30am

Gophers' sweep two opponents on East Coast trip, extending their winning streak

By David Mullen

The Gophers continued their success from last weekend with two victories against conference opponents this weekend.

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SPORTS

Women's swimming and diving end season at NCAA Championships

Gophers open up Big Ten play with sweep of Penn State

Underclassmen lead Minnesota to fifth place finish in South Carolina

Men earn share of Big Ten regular season title, women place fourth at Big Ten Championships

Four Gophers wrestlers reach All-American status at NCAA Tournament

Gophers sweep the Terrapins in first Big Ten series of the year

Gophers men's tennis drop two conferences matches over the weekend

Gophers win one and lose one over the weekend

Minnesota loses NCAA Championship game to Wisconsin

Gophers end season in WNIT second round battle

Gophers' March Madness run comes to an end with 70-50 loss to Michigan State

Gophers women win at home, advance in WNIT

Gulstene's shutout leads Minnesota to national championship game

Gophers finish 9th at Schenkel Invitational

Gophers defeat Louisville 86-76 to advance in NCAA Tournament.

Minnesota shows continued improvement with 7th place finish

Gophers head to Connecticut in pursuit of eighth national title

Gophers' men's hockey pro signing tracker

Notre Dame drops Minnesota out of Big Ten Tournament in overtime 2-1

Gophers' sweep two opponents on East Coast trip, extending their winning streak

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