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Junior coxswain Taylor Gainey coordinates and guides the boat at the rowing team's practice March 23 in the Mississippi River.

Coxswain Gainey takes charge as junior

by Jack Satzinger
Published April 1, 2015

Last Tuesday afternoon, Taylor Gainey hunched down in the back of a boat floating on the Mississippi River.  With 36-degree water splashing onto her face, the Gophers’ first varsity eight coxswain...

Travis Boyd signs with Capitals

by Ben Gotz
Published March 31, 2015

Mr. Boyd is going to Washington. Senior forward Travis Boyd became the third Gophers senior to sign a professional contract on Tuesday, when the Washington Capitals announced they signed Boyd to a two-year,...

Pitcher/outfielder Matt Fiedler pitches the ball during a game against Northwestern at Siebert Field on Saturday.

Gophers still figuring out pieces to pitching puzzle

by Ben Gotz
Published March 31, 2015
Minnesota has had to tinker with its starting rotation this season.
Minnesota's Erin Hawkins competes in the 60-meter dash finals on Jan. 31 at the University Fieldhouse.

All healed, Hawkins sees success

by Grant Donald
Published March 31, 2015
Redshirt sophomore Erin Hawkins had injured her ACL and meniscus.
Gophers shortstop Michael Handel hits the ball during a game against Nebraska on Feb. 13, 2014 at Siebert Field.

Handels bond over Gophers athletics

by Sam Kraemer
Published March 31, 2015
Michael Handel is on the baseball team, and his dad works in the athletics dept.
Freshman Matic Spec returns a volley at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday against Purdue.

Gophers continue home-court success

by Danny Chen
Published March 30, 2015
Both the men’s and women’s teams defeated two Big Ten opponents.
Infielder Luke Pettersen throws the ball to catcher Toby Hanson at first base during a game against Northwestern at Siebert Field on Saturday.

Pitching falters Sunday, Wildcats win two

by David Nelson
Published March 30, 2015
All five pitchers in Sunday’s game gave up at least two earned runs.
Senior CJ Smith swims at the University Aquatic Center against Wisconsin on Oct. 17, 2014.

Barnard finishes third, but Gophers take 25th as a team

by Danny Chen
Published March 30, 2015
Sophomore Matt Barnard earned All-American honors for his performance.

Minnesota’s streak snapped

by Jack Satzinger
Published March 30, 2015
The Gophers won two of three games against Nebraska over the weekend.

Rau signs entry-level deal with Florida Panthers

by Ben Gotz
Published March 29, 2015

Kyle Rau is on his way to reuniting with former roommate Nick Bjugstad. The Gophers former senior captain signed an entry level deal with the Florida Panthers on Sunday, the team announced. Rau, a forward...

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