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McKinney averaged 14 points per game on 50% from the field and over 47% from the 3-point line during the tournament. Courtesy of Zach Bolinger.

Gophers women’s basketball are WBIT champions with a bright future

by Megan Davis
Published April 9, 2025

The Gophers women’s basketball ended their season last year without a championship, losing to Saint Louis University in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament finals. However, they did not...

Hooten is a six-time Big Ten champion. Courtesy of Gopher Athletics.

Minnesota gymnastics shines in 2025

by Sophia Bablitch
Published April 9, 2025

As the Gophers gymnastics season draws to a close, the 2025 season left many highlights to reflect on. To start the year, the University of Minnesota officially opened the doors to the new $15.5 million...

Senior Bar Soloveychik received a bronze medal for his 500 freestyle performance at the Big Ten Tournament. Courtesy of Craig Lessig.

Past, present and future of Gophers men’s swimming displayed at NCAA Championships

by Matthew Zeichert
Published April 7, 2025

Gophers ranging from underclassmen to seniors swam and dove their way to various individual accolades at the 2025 NCAA Championships. For the second year in a row, the University of Minnesota sent...

Mantzouranis was the first European track and field athlete to be brought on an official visit for the Gophers. Courtesy of Bjorn Franke.

Minnesota hammer throwers strive for Greek greatness

by Matthew Zeichert
Published April 7, 2025

With the outdoor NCAA championships nearing, Minnesota’s Kostas Zaltos and Angelos Mantzouranis are already generating near-mythological feats of strength.Both Zaltos and Mantzouranis threw record-breaking...

In Hansen’s time as a full-time coach, Minnesota has been selected for an NCAA Regional every season. Courtesy of Gopher Athletics.

The evolution of Jenny Hansen within Minnesota gymnastics

by Sophia Bablitch
Published April 3, 2025

Jenny Hansen is known for the success and accolades she brings to the Gophers gymnastics program as head coach, but before she was a coach, she was a gymnast herself. Native to Ripon, Wis., Hansen...

The Gophers will be in their third WBIT/WNIT championship game, winning in 2012. Courtesy of Kelly Lynn.

Gophers women’s basketball looks to continue improving in WBIT championship

by Megan Davis
Published April 1, 2025

The Gophers defeated the University of Florida in the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament 66-52 on Monday.In her first year coaching the Gophers last year, head coach Dawn Plitzuweit led the...

Selvig is 3-4 on the season, with 28 strikeouts. Courtesy of Brace Hemmelgarn.

The success of Cole Selvig and the neighbors next door

by Sophia Bablitch
Published March 31, 2025

Ever since two boys in the neighborhood asked Cole Selvig to play baseball with them, his mind has been on baseball.Now all three of them played baseball at the college level. Cooper Kapanke and Campbell...

Head coach Dawn Plitzuweit led the Gophers to the WNIT championship last season. Courtesy of Kelly Lynn.

Battle scores 35 points to lift Gophers women’s basketball over Gonzaga in a close matchup

by Megan Davis
Published March 30, 2025

The Gophers won the quarterfinal game of the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT) in overtime, 82-77, against Gonzaga University at Williams Arena on Thursday.Junior Amaya Battle put...

Kennedy ranks 6th in Minnesota history in the 1000m free with a time of 9:40.52. Courtesy of Bjorn Franke.

Minnesota women’s swim and dive reflect on NCAA Championships experience

by Matthew Zeichert
Published March 30, 2025

Minnesota’s women's swim and dive team returned from the NCAA Championships in Federal Way, Washington with two distinguished honors. Swimmer Eliot Kennedy and diver Vivi Del Angel received second-team...

 Jimmy Snuggerud ended his Gophers career with 135 total points and 11 game-winning goals. Courtesy of Brad Rempel.

Gophers men’s hockey falls in NCAA tournament after close loss

by Regan Guirguis
Published March 30, 2025

The Gophers men’s hockey season ended after an overtime loss against the University of Massachusetts in the NCAA Fargo Regional semifinals on Thursday. The Gophers (25-11-4) were the No. 2 seed...

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