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Freshman Gable Steveson at 197 competes during the match against South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25 at Maturi Pavilion.

Gophers wrestling wins big in Madison

by David Mullen
Published January 26, 2019
Minnesota continued the athletic department's winning trend against the Badgers in Wisconsin Friday night, winning 27-13.
Sophomore Destiny Pitts runs through defenders toward the hoop during the game against Purdue on Thursday, Jan. 24.

Gophers fall to Purdue at home

by Babatunde Jinadu
Published January 25, 2019
Defense was the difference that pushed Purdue to a win in a low-scoring game at Williams Arena.
The University of Minnesota announced Monday that Mariucci Arena will now be called 3M Arena at Mariucci. The change accompanies the company's $11.2 million sponsorship of Gopher Athletics and the Athletes Village.

Gophers sports to be free for federal employees during shutdown

by Jack Warrick
Published January 25, 2019
With a valid government ID, all Gophers sporting events are free to federal employees, according to a statement.
Freshman gymnast Shane Wiskus performs on the pommel horse during a meet on Jan. 27, 2018 at Maturi Pavilion. 

Youthful men’s gymnastics team has heightened responsibility this season

by Paul Hodowanic
Published January 24, 2019
The 2018 National Championship runner-ups lost 10 seniors, and will look to a large freshman class to keep the team on top.
Mitch McKee warms up during practice at the new Gopher Wrestling Training Facility on Wednesday, Jan. 23.

Mitch McKee is back and better than ever after his third torn meniscus

by David Mullen
Published January 24, 2019
McKee was sidelined in November due to a torn meniscus in his left leg. Four weeks after having surgery, he was back on the mat.
The University of Minnesota 1979 NCAA Championship Ice Hockey team

Minnesota to take on Wisconsin after disappointing sweep at Michigan State

by Jack Warrick
Published January 24, 2019
The Gophers were swept for the second time of the season at Michigan State over the weekend: two 5-3 losses in East Lansing, Michigan.
Olivia Knowles gets ready to take the puck on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers lost to the Wisconsin Badgers 2-1.

Defender Olivia Knowles brings Canadian influence to Gophers

by Erik Nelson
Published January 23, 2019
Knowles has scored two goals in the past six games for Minnesota.
Freshman Gabe Kalscheur floats the ball in on Monday, Nov. 12 at Williams Arena. The Gophers beat the Utes 78-69.

Gophers lose nail-biter on buzzer-beating shot

by Nick Jungheim
Published January 23, 2019
Minnesota rallied in the second half but lost on the last shot to No. 5 Michigan.
Redshirt senior Kenisha Bell chases after the ball on Monday, Jan. 14 at Williams Arena. The Gophers lost to the Hawkeyes 81-63.

Gopher women’s basketball team comes out of winter break stretch with 13-5 record

by Babatunde Jinadu
Published January 22, 2019
Minnesota has lost five of the last six games after starting the season 12-0.
Forward Sammy Walker eyes the puck during the game against the University of Minnesota Duluth on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2019 at Mariucci Arena.

Minnesota swept at Michigan State

by Jack Warrick
Published January 21, 2019
The Gophers lost each game of the two-game series 5-3 in East Lansing, Michigan.

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