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Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

Gophers women’s basketball has a different look this season

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published October 14, 2020
After losing six players who scored nearly half the Gophers points last season, Minnesota will rely on freshmen and sophomores to step up in 2020-21.
Gophers Pitcher Trent Schoeberl launches a pitch at U.S. Bank Stadium on Tuesday, March 3. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

Gophers thankful to play summer baseball

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published September 9, 2020
In total, 27 players competed in developmental or local leagues.
Gophers Pitcher Trent Schoeberl launches a pitch at U.S. Bank Stadium on Tuesday, March 3. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

Gophers thankful to play summer baseball

by Brendan O'Brien
Published September 8, 2020
27 players competed in developmental or local leagues
5Sophomore Max Meyer pitches the ball on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Siebert Field. The Gophers beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 5-4 in the bottom of the 18th inning. 

Max Meyer selected No. 3 to the Miami Marlins

by Paul Hodowanic
Published June 10, 2020
Meyer is the highest Gopher to be drafted since Paul Molitor in 1977.
5Sophomore Max Meyer pitches the ball on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Siebert Field. The Gophers beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 5-4 in the bottom of the 18th inning. 

MLB Draft Preview: Max Meyer primed to make Gophers history

by Paul Hodowanic
Published June 10, 2020
If Meyer is picked before No. 22, it will be the highest a Gophers' pitcher has been selected in program history.
Gophers Pitcher Bubba Horton throws a pitch at U.S Bank Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 29. The Gophers fell to Duke 3-7.

Summer plans in limbo for Gophers baseball players

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 27, 2020
Players are unsure if summer developmental leagues will hold games this year.
Gophers Head Coach John Anderson observes the game and provides feedback to players at U.S Bank Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 29. The Gophers fell to Duke 3-7.

With season canceled, Gophers learning lessons that transcend baseball

by Nick Jungheim
Published April 27, 2020
For head coach John Anderson's players, the pandemic is a chance to overcome adversity.
Outfielder Otto Grimm rounds third base during the Gophers 7-6 win against Texas Christian University at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 23.

After overcoming injuries, Gophers’ outfielder Grimm faced with another obstacle in COVID-19

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 17, 2020
The redshirt freshman battled back from injuries to earn playing time in 2020, only to see the season cut short
Courtesy of Kelly Hagenson/University of Minnesota Athletics.

Joshua Culliver rehabbing arm after shortened season

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 16, 2020
The junior pitcher tore his UCL, ending his season before the cancellation of spring sports.
Pitcher J.P. Massey pitches the ball during the Gophers 7-6 win against Texas Christian University at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 23.

Gophers pitcher Massey continues to make strides

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 4, 2020
The sophomore improved after an up-and-down freshman year.

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