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Williams Arena as seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Mershon eligible to join Gophers for rest of 2020-21 season

by Tony Liebert
Published December 22, 2020
Nebraska-transfer Kayla Mershon is set to join Gophers, after being ruled eligible Tuesday.
Gophers head coach PJ Fleck walks the sidelines at TCF Bank stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Gophers to decline bowl game invite

by Nolan O’Hara, Sports Editor
Published December 20, 2020
Minnesota’s season will conclude with a 20-17 loss to Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium.
Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan prepares to launch a pass at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.

Tanner Morgan and offense can’t capitalize on stellar defensive performance

by Paul Hodowanic, Sports Reporter
Published December 19, 2020
Mistakes at inopportune times cost Minnesota a chance at the Axe.
Gophers linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin follows the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24. Minnesota fell to Michigan 49-24 in their first showing of the season.

Gophers fall in overtime matchup to Badgers

by Brendan O’Brien, Sports Reporter
Published December 19, 2020
In a game of both teams throwing punches, it was Wisconsin who did just enough to secure the win and keep Paul Bunyan’s Axe in Madison.
Gophers forward Eric Curry challenges a defender at Williams Arena on Thursday, Dec. 10. The Gophers went on to defeat the Kansas City Roos 90-61.

Gophers get taste of Big Ten action in first loss to Illinois

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published December 15, 2020
The Gophers lost the battle on just about every front, and that is not a recipe for success against the No. 13 team in the nation.
Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Friday, Nov. 13. The Gophers fell to the University of Iowa Hawkeyes 35-7.

Gophers’ Ibrahim named Big Ten Running Back of the Year

by Nolan O’Hara, Sports Editor
Published December 15, 2020
Playing only six games, Ibrahim leads the conference in rushing yards, touchdowns and yards from scrimmage.
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Gophers women’s basketball struggles against No. 16 Northwestern

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 15, 2020
Minnesota faced the same issues in its third consecutive loss.
Gophers head coach PJ Fleck walks the sidelines at TCF Bank stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Gophers set to play Wisconsin in final Big Ten game

by Brendan O’Brien, Sports Reporter
Published December 13, 2020
The rescheduling of the game will be the 130th meeting between the border rivals.
Thomas Barber and Coney Durr tackle Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 10 at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers beat the Boilermakers 41-10.

Gophers without rust after 22 days between games

by Brendan O’Brien, Sports Reporter
Published December 12, 2020
Minnesota had role players step up and two key takeaways on defense to beat Nebraska for its third win of the season
Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Friday, Nov. 13. The Gophers fell to the University of Iowa Hawkeyes 35-7.

Undermanned Gophers pull off gutsy win at Nebraska

by Paul Hodowanic
Published December 12, 2020
Minnesota was without 33 players on Saturday due to COVID-19 and injuries.

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