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Sophomore Destiny Pitts runs through defenders toward the hoop during the game against Purdue on Thursday, Jan. 24.

Pitts comes in clutch as Gophers win road game amid losing slump

by Babatunde Jinadu
Published February 1, 2019
Sophomore Destiny Pitts scored 19 points, including 7 in the final minutes.
Freshman Gabe Kalscheur dribbles to the lane at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 30.

Second half scoring runs lift Gophers over Fighting Illini

by Paul Hodowanic
Published January 31, 2019
Runs of 13-1 and 12-0 in the second half were the difference as Minnesota won 86-75.
Senior Jordan Murphy winds up for the tomahawk dunk at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 30.

Gophers pull away to defeat Illinois 86-75

by Nick Jungheim
Published January 31, 2019
Minnesota rode a strong second half to victory.
Freshman Blake McLaughlin plays with the puck after practice at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Tuesday, Jan. 29.

Gophers freshman finds his rhythm

by Jack Warrick
Published January 31, 2019
Blake McLaughlin has seven points in the last six games. He didn't net his first goal until his 17th game of the season.
Junior forward Alex Woken eyes the puck during the game against Wisconsin on Jan. 18, 2019 at Ridder Arena.

Alex Woken’s intelligence helps Gophers play smart hockey

by Erik Nelson
Published January 31, 2019
The junior right winger has scored 11 goals this season.
Luke Becker and Steve Bleise practice in the current wrestling space in Bierman Athletic complex. The University wrestling team received donations to move from their current practice facility to previous basketball practice facilities.

Now in his second year, Gophers wrestler Steve Bleise feels right at home

by David Mullen
Published January 31, 2019
One year after transfering from Northern Illinois, Steve Bleise said he's fully adjusted to life in Dinkytown.
Sophomore Ona Loper watches her teammate on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 at Peik Gymnasium on East Bank.

Ona Loper regains confidence after return from season-ending injury

by Paul Hodowanic
Published January 31, 2019
The sophomore led the team in floor exercise and vault scoring prior to her injury.
Marcus Carr celebrates on the bench with his Gophers teammates in a game against Utah.

Marcus Carr still working hard despite sitting out season

by Nick Jungheim
Published January 29, 2019
The sophomore is focused on improving himself and his teammates.
Forward Taiye Bello reaches to block an Indiana player during the game on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at William's Arena.

Gophers lose a low-scoring game to the visiting Buckeyes

by Babatunde Jinadu
Published January 29, 2019
OSU overcame Minnesota in a close game that was filled with many missed field goal attempts.
Freshman Taylor Heise goes for the goal on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at Ridder Arena. Former Gopher Grace Zumwinkle leads PWHL Minnesota in both goals and points.

Gophers end January with a sweep of Ohio State

by Erik Nelson
Published January 28, 2019
Minnesota won 7-2 on Friday and 7-1 on Saturday.

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