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Hadley Streit finished ninth in the weight throw at the NCAA Indoor championships. Courtesy of Christopher Mitchell.

Gophers women’s track and field struggle to compete on national level despite setting lifetime bests

by Megan Davis
Published April 18, 2025

Gophers women’s track and field started the outdoor season ranked No. 45 in the nation, but their ranking dropped to No. 86 just a month into the season.Though the women’s team has a lot of strong...

Gopher football athletes practice in the Larson Football Performance Center on April 15th in front of hundreds of fans.

Gophers fans are excited for the 2025 football season

by Regan Guirguis
Published April 17, 2025

The Gophers football team hosted their first open practice to the general public on April 15, allowing fans to watch the team before the season started. Minnesota finished last season with an 8-5...

Isabella McCauley holds Minnesota's all-time 54-hole record with a score of 202 (-14). Courtesy of Kelly Hagenson.

What it takes to be a collegiate golfer

by Sophia Bablitch
Published April 17, 2025

Behind every hole-in-one lies the hidden physical strain and mental pressure that come with the game of golf. Day and night dedication and discipline are required for each round at the collegiate...

Gophers men’s basketball finished the 2024-2025 season with a 15-17 record. Courtesy of Brad Rempel.

The Niko Medved era begins — Minnesota men’s basketball 2025 player tracker

by Matthew Zeichert
Published April 17, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article will be continuously updated throughout the year. Programs and players are organized in alphabetical order. All stats are from the 2024-25 season.The Gophers men’s basketball...

The century-old building could have a new name to start next season.

Naming rights, NIL and a brief history of Williams Arena

by Matthew Zeichert
Published April 15, 2025

Williams Arena could have a new name for next year’s basketball season.In an April 3 press release, the University of Minnesota’s Department of Athletics announced its collaboration with Independent...

Joe Mauer was joined by his family and more during Sunday’s statue unveiling.

Joe Mauer immortalized in Twins history with statue outside Target Field

by Katrina Bailey and Champ Howard
Published April 13, 2025

The Minnesota Twins unveiled a statue of Minnesota’s own Joe Mauer by Gate 34 at Target Field on Sunday. Mauer joins Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew, Kirby Puckett, Tony Oliva, Kent Hrbek, Carl and...

Crousore won back-to-back South Carolina state MVPs and All-State honors in his final two years of high school. Courtesy of Kelly Hagenson.

Freshman duo making early impact for Gophers golf

by Sophia Bablitch
Published April 13, 2025

They may be new to the team, but lately, it is two freshmen leading the Gophers on the golf course.Freshmen Jack Crousore and Chun-Ta Wu paved the way for their team the past three tournaments, helping...

Stella Swenson said she is most excited to play in other school’s gyms during the 2025 fall season. Courtesy of Kelly Hagenson.

Gopher’s volleyball spring season is coming to a close

by Regan Guirguis
Published April 13, 2025

Minnesota’s volleyball team has one game remaining in their six-game spring season as they start to prepare for the fall.The Gophers began practicing for their six-game spring season in January....

Minnesota's men's track and field team set six team records in their last two meets.

Minnesota track and field finds fuel from their redshirts

by Matthew Zeichert
Published April 11, 2025

There are many reasons to redshirt, and Minnesota’s track and field coaching staff is well aware it can be a difficult decision. NCAA athletes tend to redshirt based on injury status, personal development...

Snuggerud’s 135 points in 119 career appearances ranks 42nd in the program's history for career scoring. Courtesy of Brad Rempel.

Gophers men’s hockey’s decorated season ended with nine players going pro

by Regan Guirguis
Published April 9, 2025

Despite the early loss in the NCAA Fargo Regionals, the Gophers men's hockey earned many Big Ten awards this season and has seen nine of their players join the professional leagues. After finishing...

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