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Basketballs featuring the colors of all 14 teams line the wall of the Target Center during the Big Ten men's basketball media days on Oct. 10, 2023.

Gophers women’s basketball fields symphony of talent

by Alex Karwowski
Published December 3, 2023
The team has no singular factor defining its success, rather it is a combination of contributions.
Rhett Pitlick (No. 77) waits for the puck to drop on Nov. 18, 2023. The Gophers beat Notre Dame 4-1 at Mariucci Arena.

Gophers men’s hockey at the one-third mark of Big Ten season

by Eitan Schoenberg
Published December 1, 2023
Minnesota is 3-3-2 in conference play after their recent series against first-place Michigan State.
University of Minnesota softball faces off against Concordia University at their home field, Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Oct. 20, 2023. The Gophers won with a score of 3-2.

Athletes’ superstitions and the psychology behind performance

by Claire Duchesne
Published November 29, 2023
The unique habits and rituals that athletes follow could be similar to anxiety management tactics.
Amaya Battle tries to block a shot on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The Gopher’s Women Basketball team faced off against University of Connecticut, and lost with a score of 62-44.

Heartfelt rivalry resurfaces in homegrown talent showdown

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 29, 2023
A celebration of Minnesota talent and women's basketball took place at Williams Arena Nov. 19 in a heartwarming reunion.
Gopher player Elise McGhie (left) Zeynep Palabiyik (right) at their game on Oct. 15, 2023.

Gophers volleyball closes regular season with bid to NCAA Tournament

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 29, 2023

The Gophers received an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament Sunday and will compete in the first round against Utah State on Friday.Minnesota hosted the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament in...

Athan draws back a pass against the Wisconsin Badger secondary on Nov. 25, 2023.

Gophers starting quarterback enters transfer portal

by Andrew Cornelius
Published November 28, 2023
Athan Kaliakmanis will look for a new home next season after an up-and-down year at quarterback.
Gopher Men's basketball players Parker Fox and Jack Wilson high-fiving during their game versus Bethune Cookman on Monday Nov. 6, 2023 at the Barn at the University of Minnesota.

Gophers join college basketball’s season of surprises

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 27, 2023
The young Gophers team faced adversity in the early part of their season, much like the rest of the Big Ten.
Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson pulls in a pass from Athan Kaliakmanis from inside the 10 yard line. Jackson finished the game with nine receptions, 121 yards and a touchdown.

Minnesota loses Paul Bunyan’s Axe in late season skid

by Andrew Cornelius
Published November 25, 2023
The Gophers lost each of their last four games of the season after being 5-3 against Illinois in week 10.
PJ Fleck and the Gopher football team on Sept. 30, 2023.

Minnesota football looks to secure bowl eligibility with win over rivals

by Andrew Cornelius
Published November 23, 2023
The Gophers host the Wisconsin Badgers for the 133rd meeting for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
Janay Sanders dribbles the ball on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The Gopher’s Women Basketball team faced off against University of Connecticut, and lost with a score of 62-44.

UMN student groups look to increase attendance at women’s athletic events

by Claire Duchesne
Published November 21, 2023
The Ski-U-Crew is spearheading efforts to elevate the student section experience at women's basketball and hockey games.

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