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The Gophers will face off against Mankato next on Friday and Saturday.

University estimates millions in lost athletics revenue, up to $75 million

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 8, 2020
In a worst case estimate, the University's athletic department could lose as much as $75 million in revenue, over half the department's annual budget.
Gophers Junior Shane Wiskus prepares to perform a floor routine at Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Feb. 7. The Gophers went on to a 398-375.55 victory over the Washington Huskies.

Pandemic delays Wiskus’ Olympic dreams until 2021

by AJ Condon
Published April 7, 2020
After preparing for Tokyo for years, Wiskus will use the extra time to improve weaknesses.
Coach Ed Conroy speaks to players.

Gophers promote Ed Conroy to men’s basketball associate head coach

by Nick Jungheim
Published April 6, 2020
Conroy has been with Minnesota since 2016.
Head coach Lindsay Whalen reacts to a scored point at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. The Gophers fell to Missouri State 69-77.

Gophers add another transfer to women’s basketball roster

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 6, 2020
Sophomore Kayla Mershon announced she will be returning to play in her home state.
Gopher head coach Richard Pitino looks down the court on Tuesday, March 5 at Williams Arena.

Gophers land Drake transfer Liam Robbins

by Nick Jungheim
Published April 6, 2020
Robbins averaged 14.1 points and 2.9 blocks per game in 2019-20.
Coach Lindsay Whalen prepares to blow the whistle during Gopher women's basketball's annual exhibition versus the men's scout team on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at Williams Arena.

Gophers women’s basketball face new challenges with pandemic

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 6, 2020
Head coach Lindsay Whalen is still recruiting, even if she can't do it in person.
Pitcher Amber Fisher hugs catcher Emma Burns after a strike out pitch at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium against Northwestern on Friday, May 3, 2019.

Amber Fiser to come back in the circle in 2021

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 6, 2020
Fiser is one of six seniors who have the option to return for another season with the Gophers.
Steveson competed for the Gophers from 2018-2022.

Steveson’s Olympic and national championship aspirations on halt for now

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 6, 2020
Steveson was on track to qualify for the Olympics in 2020.
Freshman David Pochinka competes in the horizontal bar at Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Jan. 26.

Underclassmen among Gophers to receive regular season All-American honors

by AJ Condon
Published April 4, 2020
Both Moran and Pochinka were first-time All-American winners and finished out the season on a high note.
Pitcher J.P. Massey pitches the ball during the Gophers' 7-6 win against Texas Christian University at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 23.

Gophers pitcher Massey continues to make strides

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 4, 2020
The sophomore improved after an up-and-down freshman year.

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