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Head coach Bob Motzko watches the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

Gophers’ Bob Motzko wins Big Ten Coach of the Year

by Julianna Landis
Published May 11, 2020
This season marks Motzko's second year with the program.
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.

‘There are more questions than answers’: Gophers athletics grapples with challenges ahead

by Paul Hodowanic
Published May 9, 2020
The athletics department estimates it could lose as much as $75 million if fall sports are canceled.
Gymnast Lexi Ramler poses on the beam in the Peik Gym on Thursday, Jan. 30. Ramler scored a perfect 10 in two consecutive weeks during meets against Rutgers and Illinois.

Without Peik Gym, women’s gymnastics finds alternatives to stay in shape

by AJ Condon
Published May 8, 2020
The Gophers are working on maintaining strength, nutritious lifestyles and staying fit.
Gophers Head Coach P.J. Fleck talks to reporters after the game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Minnesota took the bowl game with a 31-24 win over the Auburn Tigers. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

Talented 2021 recruiting class has Gophers optimistic about football program’s future

by Nick Jungheim
Published May 7, 2020
Minnesota's 2021 recruiting class currently ranks in the top 10 nationally.
Gopher women's cross country prepares to run the 33rd annual Roy Griak Invitational at Les Bolstad Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2019.

Women’s cross country has high hopes for 2020 fall season

by Brendan O'Brien
Published May 5, 2020
With the state of fall sports in question, the Gophers are preparing for a season three years in the making.
The Gophers begin their race at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Both Men's and Women's teams earned first place in the meet. 

For Hopkins, the pandemic presents an unusual, challenging time to be a coach

by Brendan O'Brien
Published May 5, 2020
Hopkins continues to try and motivate her runners with hopes of a fall season.
Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon speaks with his team at the Maturi Pavilion on Thursday, Nov. 14. The Gophers ended the night with a 3-1 loss against the Badgers.

Q&A: Myers discusses upcoming season at Minnesota

by Nolan O'Hara
Published May 5, 2020
Myers is the most recent addition to the Gophers' top-ranked 2020 recruiting class.
Junior Katelyn Kemmetmueller practices on the side as freshman Emma burns goes up to bat on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat North Dakota State University 3-0.

Ritter in for the long haul as Gopher softball coach

by Nolan O'Hara
Published May 4, 2020
"We won't keep having this transition," Ritter said. "I can't say that it will be 50 years, but this transition is something I didn't want student-athletes to ever have to feel."
The Gopher softball team stands during the national anthem on Saturday, May 18 at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat the University of Georgia 2-1.

Gophers softball announces Piper Ritter as new head coach

by Julianna Landis
Published May 3, 2020
Ritter has served as an assistant with the team since 2008.
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.

Former Gopher Destiny Pitts chooses Texas A&M

by Brendan O'Brien
Published May 3, 2020
The junior guard entered the transfer portal in January after being suspended indefinitely.

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