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Gophers find success in Texas

by Grant Donald
Published April 13, 2015

Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the throws Minnesota athletes have put forth in the Lone Star State over the last two weeks. Last weekend, women’s thrower Devin Stanford broke the...

The softball team celebrates Ellie Cowger's home run on Sunday afternoon at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium. The Gophers won against Northwestern 11-0.

Minnesota sweeps tough conference opponent

by Matt Greenstein
Published April 13, 2015

Only five days after the Gophers fell down to fifth in the Big Ten standings after a 1-2 series with Michigan, Minnesota settled itself back among the conference best.   The Gophers faced conference...

Pitcher Toby Anderson pitches the ball during a game against Northwestern at Siebert Field on March 28.

Nebraska downs Gophers

by Ben Gotz
Published April 13, 2015

The Gophers got one standout pitching performance over the weekend, but it wasn’t enough for the team to win its first series in the Big Ten.   The Gophers (12-19, 3-9 Big Ten) took the first...

Senior Leandro Toledo volleys the ball at the Baseline Tennis Center on March 27 against Purdue.

Minnesota picks up two Big Ten victories

by Danny Chen
Published April 13, 2015

After defeating Michigan and Michigan State on the road, No. 32 Minnesota improved to 8-1 in conference play over the weekend.   The team has also won seven of its last eight Big Ten matches.   “We...

Senior Lynn Hodnett practices with the rowing team on March 23 in the Mississippi River.

Gophers to face No. 1 Ohio State

by Jack Satzinger
Published April 9, 2015

One theme has consistently stood out during MinnesotaâÄôs spring season: improvement. After a long winter stunted their development last year, the Gophers continue to best their marks from a 2014...

Weather is track’s unknown factor

by Grant Donald
Published April 9, 2015

While womenâÄôs head coach Matt Bingle was awaiting his flight out of central Texas last weekend, he spent time researching this upcoming weekendâÄôs weather in Arkansas. However, Bingle...

Merchant sisters set for family reunion

by Matt Greenstein
Published April 9, 2015

This weekendâÄôs three-game series between Minnesota and Northwestern will double as a family affair for the teamsâÄô coaching staffs. Assistant coach Jessica Merchant and volunteer assistant...

Redshirt senior Michael Handel celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run at Siebert Field on Wednesday afternoon against the Carleton College Knights.

Minnesota routs Division III Carleton at Siebert

by Ben Gotz
Published April 9, 2015

Before his team took the field Wednesday evening, head coach John Anderson told the Gophers they needed a clean game. The team delivered, throwing its second shutout of the season while recording no errors...

Minnesota doubles partners Mathieu Froment and Jack Hamburg celebrate after a victory against Tulsa at the Baseline Tennis Center.

Seniors bond as doubles partners

by Danny Chen
Published April 8, 2015

Mathieu Froment and Jack Hamburg were randomly paired together for doubles during their sophomore year. âÄúWe won both matches, and weâÄôve been playing [together] ever since,âÄù...

Gophers outfielder Dan Motl leads off the base on April 13, 2014, at Siebert Field.

Gophers included in national home run trend

by Ben Gotz
Published April 8, 2015

When the Gophers return home to Siebert Field in the coming week, they might have to add a warning sign to the facilityâÄôs outfield lawn. The Gophers have already hit more home runs this year...

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