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The safety player was drafted in April to the New Orleans Saints.

Gophers safety Jordan Howden taking his versatility to NFL

by Andrew Cornelius
Published July 14, 2023
The defensive back is gearing up for his rookie season in the NFL after being selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round.
The games will be spread over six days, starting on Aug. 19.

Gophers women’s basketball goes global on foreign tour

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 14, 2023
The Gophers women’s basketball team will be headed to Croatia and Greece in August for a foreign tour.
John Michael Schmitz Jr. on the Gopher football team. Schmitz recently joined the New York Giants.

Former Gopher center John Michael Schmitz Jr. adapting to NFL

by Andrew Cornelius
Published July 10, 2023
The Minnesota Gophers center was drafted in the second round by the New York Giants in April.
The wrestlers

Gophers wrestling program growing in popularity after two alumni make US World Team

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 6, 2023
Former Gopher wrestlers Gable Steveson and Patrick Smith competed at Final X and earned a spot on the US World Team.
In-fielder Jake Perry winds up a throw to first base for an out.

Minnesota baseball looking ahead after rough season

by Andrew Cornelius
Published July 6, 2023
The Gophers finished 18-34, failing to reach postseason baseball for their fifth consecutive season.
Paige Kalal was a star player in high school, playing varsity all of her four years.

Paige Kalal’s journey to UMN

by Andrew Cornelius
Published July 2, 2023

The Minnesota Gophers 2023 signing class for the women’s soccer team is loaded with in-state talent, but from the many, Paige Kalal’s achievements stick out.Kalal comes out of Champlin Park, Minnesota,...

Parker Fox talks with his teammates before round one of the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago, in March.

Gopher men’s basketball summer workouts showcase a brighter future

by Alex Karwowski
Published June 27, 2023
Minnesota basketball’s newest recruits, seasoned players and hungry attitude could translate to a season filled with improvement.
From left to right: Amaya Battle, Mallory Heyer, Niamya Holloway and Mara Braun. All three players exhibited high-level playing in their first year at UMN.

Sophomore trio provides a strong foundation for head coach Dawn Plitzuweit

by Andrew Cornelius
Published June 22, 2023
Mara Braun, Amaya Battle and Mallory Heyer all played at a high level in their first season at Minnesota.
Athletic Director Mark Coycle announced in May Lois Arterberry would be the head coach.

Gophers tennis program rejuvenates after injury-riddled season

by Alex Karwowski
Published June 20, 2023
After having to forfeit their spring 2023 season, the Gopher women’s tennis team is hoping to come back stronger with a new head coach.
Jess Oakland’s game-tying home run against Michigan at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on May 6, 2023.

Jess Oakland is a star in the making for Gophers softball

by Andrew Cornelius
Published June 15, 2023
The Gophers shortstop started all 57 games, integral to their Women's College World Series Regional appearance.

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