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Gophers defenseman Madeline Wethington pursues an opponent at Ridder Arena on Sunday, Nov. 22. The Gophers ultimately fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes 2-1.

Gophers bring out the brooms in Duluth

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published December 1, 2020
The Gophers are on top of the WCHA standings after a two-game sweep over the No. 6 UMD Bulldogs.
Gophers Guard Marcus Carr dribbles the ball up the court at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. The Gophers went into the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

Gophers ride Carr again in win

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 30, 2020
In an unusual back-to-back against LMU, Marcus Carr hit a go-ahead three pointer as Minnesota swept the Lions and improved to 3-0.
Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

Women’s basketball face roster uncertainty ahead of season opener

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 30, 2020
Gophers women’s basketball will be missing multiple student-athletes for its season-opening game against Eastern Illinois on Wednesday.
Thomas Barber and Coney Durr tackle Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 10 at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers beat the Boilermakers 41-10.

Gophers football canceled against Northwestern

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published November 30, 2020
Minnesota will not play in two consecutive weeks due to rising COVID-19 cases, but still hopes to play in the final week of the season at Nebraska.
Forward Destiny Pitts looks to pass the ball through a defender at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Gophers fell to Missouri State 69-77.

Bagwell Katalinich and Mershon set to contribute in different ways for Gophers this season

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 30, 2020
Transfer students Laura Bagwell Katalinich and Kayla Mershon will begin their first season with the Gophers’ program.
Guard Marcus Carr shoots through the opponents at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 28.

Carr leads Gophers to second straight win

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 28, 2020
Marcus Carr scored a game-leading 28 points with 22 coming in the first half to boost Gophers over the Lions.
Center Daniel Oturu leaps to block an opponent at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Gophers went on to defeat Cleveland State 85-50.

Gophers win season opener over Green Bay

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 25, 2020
Marcus Carr dominated his season debut and led the Gophers with 35 points in their season opening win.
Gophers Forward Ben Meyers chases the puck in the 3M Arena on Friday, Oct. 25.  The Gophers went on to lose 2-5 to the University of Minnesota - Duluth.

Paul Martin returns to Gophers men’s hockey as undergraduate assistant

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published November 25, 2020
Paul Martin won two national championships with the Gophers on the ice. Now, he looks to lead Minnesota back to national championship heights on staff as an undergraduate assistant.
Gophers Wide Receiver Rashod Bateman carries the ball at the 2020 Outback Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 1.  The Gophers went on to take the game 31-24 over the Auburn Tigers.

Gophers Bateman opts out of remainder of the season

by Nolan O'Hara, Sports Editor
Published November 25, 2020
Gophers fans will have to wait until the 2021 NFL season to see Rashod Bateman back on the field.
Gophers forward Ben Meyers approaches Penn State’s goal during the final period at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Gophers sweep Buckeyes to start season 4-0 for the first time since 2014

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published November 25, 2020
Goaltender Jack LaFontaine earned his first collegiate shutout on Tuesday.

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