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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.
Courtesy of Kelly Hagenson/University of Minnesota Athletics.

Joshua Culliver rehabbing arm after shortened season

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 16, 2020
The junior pitcher tore his UCL, ending his season before the cancellation of spring sports.
Juniors Katelyn Kemmetmueller and Amber Fiser celebrate after an out on Saturday, May 18 at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat the University of Georgia 2-1.

As the country adjusts to life under lockdown, days at the Kemmetmueller farm stay the same

by Julianna Landis
Published April 13, 2020
The Kemmetmueller family owns a dairy farm in Rogers, Minnesota.
Lexy Ramler competes on the beam at the Maturi Pavillion on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020.

Ramler repeats as Region 2 Gymnast of the Year

by AJ Condon
Published April 13, 2020
The award adds to a long list of Ramler's junior year achievements.

Hayden trains for postponed Olympic trials, helps others

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 10, 2020
Gophers junior diver Kristen Hayden took an olympic redshirt this year to train for the Olympics.
Players on the Gophers bench observe those on the court at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Minnesota defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 75-69.

Gophers land grad transfer Brandon Johnson from Western Michigan

by Nick Jungheim
Published April 10, 2020
Johnson averaged 15.4 points and 8.1 rebounds per game last season.
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.

Ramler, Loper receive regular season All-American awards

by AJ Condon
Published April 9, 2020
Both juniors had tremendous seasons with the Gopher women's gymnastics team, setting new career highs while Ramler made history.
Guard Payton Willis brings the ball up the court at Williams Arena on Sunday, Nov. 24. The Gophers defeated North Dakota 79-56.

Gophers guard Payton Willis to transfer

by Nick Jungheim
Published April 9, 2020
Willis started 25 games for Minnesota last season.
Junior Shane Wiskus performs celebrates with his teammates during the meet against against the Fighting Illini at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 24.

Co-captains cap off regular season with All-American awards

by AJ Condon
Published April 9, 2020
Wiskus added to his impressive resume while Kutyla added another career first.

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