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Freshman Rachel Kilkelly looks receive the ball at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. The Gophers defeated Florida 3 sets to 0. (Jack Rodgers / Minnesota Daily)

Gophers fall to rival Wisconsin

by Nolan O'Hara
Published October 14, 2019
The loss snapped the Gophers' 10-game win streak.
Running back Shannon Brooks carries the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Gophers rushing attack secures win against Nebraska

by John Miller
Published October 13, 2019
Minnesota had 220 yards rushing in the first half alone.

Gophers rout Nebraska to remain unbeaten

by Nick Jungheim
Published October 13, 2019
Minnesota defeats the Cornhuskers 34-7 to earn eighth consecutive victory overall
Wide receiver Tyler Johnson attempts to avoid being tackled on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska defeated the Gophers with a final score of 53-28. 

In Nebraska, Gophers face a fellow Big Ten opponent on the rise

by Nick Jungheim
Published October 10, 2019
Head coaches P.J. Fleck and Scott Frost are intent on turning around their respective programs.
CC McGraw celebrates a scored point at the Maturi Pavilion on Wednesday, Sept. 19. They defeated Penn State for their Big Ten opener in straight sets.

Gophers win in McGraw’s return against Illinois

by Nolan O'Hara
Published October 10, 2019
Libero C.C. McGraw made an instant impact in her return, tallying 15 digs.
Redshirt Sophomore Jaycie Thomsen competes in the Oz Memorial at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 6.

For women’s cross country, Thomsen embodies team culture

by Brendan O'Brien
Published October 10, 2019
The redshirt sophomore has been an important part of the team's early success.
Middle Blocker Regan Pittman jumps to spike the ball at the Matrui Pavilion on Saturday, Oct. 5. The Gophers defeated Rutgers three sets to one. 

Regan Pittman anchors the Gophers at the net

by Nolan O'Hara
Published October 10, 2019
Despite leading the team in blocks last season, Pittman still worked to improve in the offseason.
Courtesy of Brad Rempel / Gopher Sports.

Gophers’ Katie Duong is making an impact in her freshman season

by Julianna Landis
Published October 10, 2019
Duong spent an early portion of the season at the women's national team U-20 camp.
Running back Shannon Brooks carries the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. The Gophers defeated Illinois 40-17 bringing their record to 5-0. 

Overcoming adversity, Shannon Brooks returns to the gridiron

by John Miller
Published October 10, 2019
After a slew of hardships, Brooks is back to help the Gophers.
Forward Ryan Norman skates after the puck at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Mar. 1. The Gophers defeated Arizona State 5-1. 

Fresh-faced Gophers ready to begin regular season

by Julianna Landis
Published October 10, 2019
After losing nearly half their roster in the offseason, the Gophers are entering the season with 11 freshmen.

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