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Gophers Head Coach P.J. Fleck converses with Defensive Back Antoine Winfield Jr. 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)

Q&A: Daniel House previews NFL draft outlook for Minnesota’s prospects

by Nick Jungheim
Published April 23, 2020
A number of Gophers are poised to hear their names called over the weekend.
Junior Katelyn Kemmetmueller throws the ball to first base for an out on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat North Dakota State University 3-0.

Three more seniors announce 2021 return for Gophers softball

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 22, 2020
Four of the team's six seniors have now announced their intentions to return next season.

Brooke Vander Heide reflects on short yet meaningful senior season

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 20, 2020
Vander Heide transferred to Minnesota this year after three years at BYU.
Justin Karstadt competes on the parallel bars against Penn State at the Sports Pavilion on Jan. 23, 2016.

Gopher alum Justin Karstadt makes the most out of delayed Olympics

by AJ Condon
Published April 20, 2020
Karstadt has been working to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics since he graduated in 2019.
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 women’s basketball adds JUCO transfer for 2020-21

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 20, 2020
Daja Woodard is the third forward to join the Gophers via transfer this offseason.
Gophers' Shane Wiskus celebrates after completing a routine on the still rings at Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020.

Wiskus wins MVP to cap off accolade-studded season

by AJ Condon
Published April 18, 2020
Since getting his season cut short, the star gymnast has racked up the awards.
Gophers Head Coach Brad Frost addresses the team during a timeout at Ridder Arena on Friday, Jan. 17.  Minnesota suffered a 1-4 loss to Ohio State. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

Women’s hockey ready to retool for next season

by Matthew Kennedy
Published April 18, 2020
The Gophers were just three games away from a chance to hoist their eighth national championship trophy before the season was canceled.
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.

Gophers volleyball adds grad transfer

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 17, 2020
Katie Myers joins the Gophers after graduating from the University of Maryland.
Outfielder Otto Grimm rounds third base during the Gophers' 7-6 win against Texas Christian University at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 23.

After overcoming injuries, Gophers’ outfielder Grimm faced with another obstacle in COVID-19

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 17, 2020
The redshirt freshman battled back from injuries to earn playing time in 2020, only to see the season cut short
Gophers Head Coach Richard Pitino looks on from the sidelines during a free throw attempt at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Gophers entered the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

Roster change, uncertainty keeping Richard Pitino busy

by Nick Jungheim
Published April 17, 2020
The men's basketball head coach has had plenty of work to do over the past month.

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