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Obsa Ali is a national champion in the 3,000 meter steeplechase

by David Mullen
Published June 20, 2018
Ali won the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the 2018 NCAA Championships, making him the Gophers' first outdoor track and field champion since 2003.
Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner winds up a throw on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 during a game against Rutgers at TCF Bank Stadium.

Former UMN quarterback reflects on various football experiences

by David Mullen
Published June 13, 2018
Former Gopher quarterback Mitch Leidner was recently involved in The Spring League after stops with the Vikings, Ravens and Broncos.
Head Coach John Anderson is upset with an umpire's call during the game against Canisius on Friday, June 1, 2018. The Gophers won 10-1.

Gophers swept in Super Regional round of the NCAA tournament

by David Mullen
Published June 10, 2018
Minnesota lost two games to Oregon State this weekend.
Centerfielder Alex Boxwell hits a double, increasing the lead to 12-5 during the game against the UCLA Bruins on Sunday, June 3 at Siebert Field.

Minnesota advances to the Super Regional round for the first time

by David Mullen
Published June 4, 2018
Minnesota advances past the regional round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 41 years.
Pitcher Max Meyer walks off the field as his teammates fist bump to his successful inning during the game against UCLA on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Siebert Field. The Gophers won 3-2.

A late comeback keeps the Gophers undefeated in the NCAA Tournament

by David Mullen
Published June 3, 2018
The Gophers rallied late against UCLA to remain undefeated in the NCAA Tournament
Reggie Meyer pitches to Canisius during the game on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Siebert Field. The Gophers beat Canisius 10-1.

Minnesota takes first game of NCAA tournament against Canisius

by David Mullen
Published June 2, 2018
The Gophers beat their first opponent 10-1.
P.J. Fleck converses with Macaille Mahoney Hafner, left,
Fynn Bakke and Henry Mayer at Fleck's table during the Gopher Road Trip at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum on Thursday, May 24 2018 in Alexandria, Minnesota.

Minnesota coaches travel last leg of 2018 Gopher Road Trip

by Drew Cove
Published May 29, 2018
Gophers coaches reflect on past years and looked ahead to upcoming seasons.
The Gophers baseball team takes the field during a game against South Dakota State at Siebert Field on Wednesday.

Minnesota advances in first two games of Big Ten tournament

by Taylor Pearson
Published May 25, 2018
Minnesota will play the winner of Michigan and Ohio State Saturday morning.
Senior Dani Wagner bunts at bat at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Saturday, April 21.

Minnesota season ends against No. 5 Washington

by Kaleb Medhanie
Published May 21, 2018
After four games played in the NCAA Seattle Regional, Minnesota fell to No. 5 Washington in the final.
Temi Ogunrinde holds up a medal during the Big Ten Championship on May 12, 2017. 

Women’s track and field finishes first at Big Ten

by Drew Cove
Published May 14, 2018
The Gophers won their third outdoor conference tournament.

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