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Forward Destiny Pitts fights for the ball at Williams Arena on Sunday, Nov. 10. The Gophers defeated Vermont 90-58.

Gophers star Destiny Pitts enters transfer portal

by Brendan O'Brien
Published January 17, 2020
Minnesota will be without its leading scorer for the remainder of the season.

Gophers battle back in second half for 75-69 victory over Penn State

by Nick Jungheim
Published January 16, 2020
Daniel Oturu and Marcus Carr carried Minnesota, combining for 53 points.
Gophers players surround Center Daniel Oturu as he lies on the floor after a foul at Williams Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12. Minnesota defeated Michigan 75-67. (Nur B. Adam / Minnesota Daily)

Gophers take down No. 19 Michigan

by Matthew Kennedy
Published January 13, 2020
The Gophers mens basketball team earned their second top-25 win of the season.
Guard Jasmine Brunson dribbles the ball through defenders in Williams Arena on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Gophers went on to defeat Montana State 71-60.

Minnesota loses on last-second shot to Northwestern

by Brendan O'Brien
Published January 11, 2020
The Gophers dropped their third straight game, fall to 1-3 in the Big Ten.
Center Daniel Oturu does a layup at Williams Arena on Monday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Clemson 78-60.

Michigan State pulls away late from Gophers, 74-58

by Nick Jungheim
Published January 11, 2020
The Spartans out-scored Minnesota 38-26 in the second half.
Defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. celebrates after a tackle on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. The Gophers beat Buffalo 17 to 7.

Gophers all-American safety Antoine Winfield Jr. declares for NFL Draft

by Nick Jungheim
Published January 8, 2020
Winfield ranked fourth in FBS with seven interceptions in 2019.
Guard Jasmine Powell looks to drive towards the hoop in Williams Arena on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Gophers went on to defeat Montana State 71-60.

Minnesota women’s basketball falls to Nebraska for second straight loss

by Brendan O'Brien
Published January 6, 2020
The Cornhuskers handed the Gophers their first road loss of the 2019-20 season.
Guard Bryan Greenlee looks on from the sidelines at Williams Arena on Monday, Dec. 2.

Gophers’ men’s basketball leans on balanced offense in 77-68 victory over Northwestern

by Nick Jungheim
Published January 6, 2020
Four Minnesota players scored in double figures against the Wildcats.
Gophers Head Coach P.J. Fleck calls out to a referee 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)

Following Ciarrocca’s departure, Gophers football names co-offensive coordinators

by Paul Hodowanic
Published January 3, 2020
Wide receivers coach Matt Simon and former Western Kentucky head coach Mike Sanford Jr. will share the duties.

Gophers football name co-offensive coordinators following Ciarrocca’s departure

by Paul Hodowanic
Published January 3, 2020
Wide receivers coach Matt Simon and former Western Kentucky head coach Mike Sanford Jr. will share the duties.

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