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Gophers fill roster voids after key departures

Gophers fill roster voids after key departures

by Nick Jungheim
Published April 30, 2020
Minnesota is hoping transfers and bench players make an impact next season.
Coach Lindsay Whalen watches a play intently at the Gopher women's basketball practice on Monday, Oct. 9, 2018 in the Cunningham Basketball Performance Center.

Gophers have roster depth, flexibility heading into 2020-21

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 30, 2020
Despite losing four seniors, head coach Lindsay Whalen has many roster options for next season.
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 begins head coaching search

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 30, 2020
The Gophers have a void to fill after the sudden departure of head coach Jamie Trachsel.
Courtesy of University of Minnesota Athletics.

Assistant coach Kostya Kolesnikov sits at the heart of men’s gymnastics program

by AJ Condon
Published April 30, 2020
“It’s a family. When recruiting new freshmen, the first word I am saying to them is ‘Welcome to the family’. We can have a good time, we can have a bad time, but always have to know I do care about you.” Kolesnikov said.
Freshman forward Alex Woken battles for the puck at Ridder Arena on September 30, 2016.

Two Gophers selected by Minnesota Whitecaps in NWHL Draft

by Julianna Landis
Published April 29, 2020
Forward Alex Woken was drafted fifth overall, and captain defenseman Patti Marshall selected in the second round at 11th overall.
Outside Hitter Alexis Hart dives for the ball at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers took Nebraska to five sets but ultimately fell 3-2.

Former Gophers standout Alexis Hart finishes first season of pro career overseas

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 28, 2020
Alexis Hart is playing with LP Kangasala in Finland.
Junior Amber Fiser pitches during the game against Louisiana State University on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium. (Jasmin Kemp / Minnesota Daily)

As ‘stay-at-home’ orders extend, creating workouts for student-athletes becomes more complicated

by Julianna Landis
Published April 27, 2020
Strength coaches Cal Dietz and Corey Peterson explain their strategies for at-home workouts
A Gophers football player watches from the sidelines during a game on Sept. 16, 2017.

Draft day success another sign of Gopher football’s ascension

by Nick Jungheim
Published April 27, 2020
Five Gophers were selected, the most in the modern draft era.
Gophers Pitcher Bubba Horton throws a pitch at U.S Bank Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 29. The Gophers fell to Duke 3-7.

Summer plans in limbo for Gophers baseball players

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 27, 2020
Players are unsure if summer developmental leagues will hold games this year.
The Gophers cheer for a teammate during their meet against the Fighting Illini at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 24. 

Left without access to facilities, Gophers gymnasts find creative ways to train

by AJ Condon
Published April 27, 2020
Through intrateam competitions and substitutions of normal equipment, the Gophers are getting creative to stay in shape.

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