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Forward Ben Meyers follows the puck across the rink at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

The NBA revolutionized recruitment with the Professional Pathway Program. Hockey has had a similar blueprint for decades

by Julianna Landis
Published June 9, 2020
Hockey has led the way with alternative pathways to the professional level.
Kadi Sissoko (Courtesy of University of Minnesota Athletics)

After a year on the bench, Kadi Sissoko is ready to make an impact

by Paul Hodowanic
Published June 9, 2020
Sissoko is the highest ranked recruit to play for the Gophers since Rachel Banham.
Gophers Defensive Back Benjamin St-Juste leaps for an Auburn pass at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Minnesota holds a 24-17 lead over Auburn heading into the third quarter of the Outback Bowl. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

Gophers’ defense will rely on familiar faces to take on increased roles in 2020

by Nick Jungheim
Published June 8, 2020
Minnesota will replace seven regular defensive starters from 2019.
Gophers Goaltender Sydney Scobee deflects the puck at Ridder Arena on Friday, Jan. 17.  Minnesota suffered a 1-4 loss to Ohio State. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

Scobee honored for outstanding play

by Matthew Kennedy
Published June 5, 2020
Senior goaltender Sydney Scobee was recognized once again for her outstanding play; she was named Minnesota's Breakthrough Female Athlete of the Year.
Outfielder Drew Hmielewski runs for first base at Siebert Field on Friday, March 29. Eli Wilson's home run in the bottom of the tenth inning lead the Gophers to a 5-2 win over Nebraska.

Minnesota’s student athletes continue to make strides academically

by Nick Jungheim
Published June 4, 2020
Since the opening of the Lindahl Academic Center, the Gophers have continued to show progress in the classroom.
Athletic Director Mark Coyle addresses the Board of Regents in regards to a contract extension signed by head football coach P.J. Fleck at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. The deal, signed by Fleck last week, extends his contract through the 2026 season and will increase his base salary to $4.6 million.

Gopher athletes and coaches respond to George Floyd’s killing, protests via social media

by Paul Hodowanic
Published June 2, 2020
Some members of the University of Minnesota athletics community have marched in the protests or made supply donations..
Pitcher Amber Fiser and catcher Emma Burns celebrate striking the Bison out on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat North Dakota State University 3-0.

Sport-by-sport breakdown of returning spring athletes

by Paul Hodowanic
Published June 1, 2020
The NCAA approved an extra year of eligibility for all spring sport athletes after seasons were canceled due to the coronavirus.
Waconia High School senior and University of Minnesota golf recruit Connor Glynn follows the ball during the Minnesota state tournament at Bunker Hlils Golf Club in Coon Rapids on Tuesday, June 11. 

Freshman phenom Glynn ready to roll for his sophomore campaign

by Matthew Kennedy
Published June 1, 2020
Connor Glynn is ready to step up again to be a young leader next season for the Gophers after a spectacular start last year.
Gopher head coach Richard Pitino looks down the court on Tuesday, March 5 at Williams Arena.

Recapping another eventful month for Gophers men’s basketball

by Nick Jungheim
Published May 31, 2020
Roster turnover continued in late April and throughout May for the Gophers' men's basketball team.
Junior Erik Hunter competes in the 200 Yard Backstroke race during the Minnesota Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at the Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center.

Gophers swim and dive poised for breakout 2020

by Nolan O'Hara
Published May 18, 2020
The Gophers are poised for one of its best seasons in recent memory, but shut-down swimming facilities present a challenge to training.

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