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Gophers goalie Justen Close takes his place by the goal at the start of the Big Ten game against Wisconsin. The No. 14 Wisconsin Badgers beat the No. 1 Minnesota Gophers 5-2 on Thursday, Oct. 26.

Gophers goalie Justen Close and his impact as team’s defensive anchor

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published November 2, 2023
Close’s goaltending coach, teammate and head coach gave high praises for his performance and his value on the ice.
Athan Kaliakmanis lines up under center, ready to run a play against Michigan Oct. 7, 2023.

Minnesota’s offensive line prides themselves on physicality

by Andrew Cornelius
Published November 2, 2023
The Gophers rely on the run more than any team in the Big Ten.
The Gopher volleyball game on Oct. 20, 2023.

Analysis: A season of ups and downs for Gophers volleyball

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 31, 2023
The Gophers volleyball team won four straight after getting knocked out of the AVCA rankings but couldn’t get back up after getting swept twice on the road.
University of Minnesotas Mens Basketball teams media day on Oct. 27, 2023.

Fox and Ihnen’s journey of resilience and return to basketball

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 30, 2023
Gophers men's basketball teammates share their journey through recovery after two consecutive season-ending injuries.
Hailey was already familiar with the process and was recruited at 14 years old.

Hailey Loh tees up on international and collegiate levels

by Claire Duchesne
Published October 30, 2023
The senior transfer golfs for Minnesota and spends her off-season playing for the Singapore National Team.
Tailback Jordan Nubin points to the Huntington Bank crowd after a successful play against Michigan State on Oct. 28, 2023.

Jordan Nubin carries Minnesota to a 27-12 win over Michigan State

by Andrew Cornelius
Published October 29, 2023

Minnesota Gophers football beat Michigan State 27-12 on Saturday, their first win against the program at home since 2009. The Gophers were without their star freshmen running backs Darius Taylor and...

Martin Owusu (center) with Nathan Boe (left) leading a colony of Gophers out of the home team tunnel at Huntington Bank Stadium before playing Michigan Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

Minnesota football’s joyous reaction over the return of Floyd of Rosedale

by Andrew Cornelius
Published October 27, 2023
Coaches and veteran players reflect on their win over Iowa while maintaining a focus on Saturday’s game against Michigan State.
Members of the Minnesota mens hockey team give a stick salute to the fans at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn. after completing a sweep of the Wisconsin Badgers with an 8-0 win on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

Sizing up three Gophers men’s hockey opponents

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 25, 2023
Student reporters from Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio State speak on their respective teams’ outlooks for the Big Ten season.
”Mckenna can fly,” Greg said in an interview with the Minnesota Daily on Oct. 17. Mckenna Wucherer on Oct. 15, 2023.

A daughter’s tribute: Mckenna Wucherer’s purpose for pink

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 24, 2023

Mckenna Wucherer, the outside hitter for the Gophers volleyball team, is often seen hitting kills on game day with her hair tied back with a pink tie and her feet sporting an even brighter pink pair of...

The Gophers started off up two goals in the first nine minutes of the game.

Gopher men’s hockey members find themselves through faith

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published October 23, 2023
Aaron Huglen, John Mittelstadt and Rhett Pitlick open up about how faith has helped them achieve success on and off the ice and the prominent figures guiding them today.

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