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Freshman Danielle Parlich fields a ground ball between innings on Saturday afternoon at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Freshman Parlich shows skills on softball field

by Matt Greenstein
Published April 7, 2015

Danielle Parlich spews words out of her mouth at such a fast rate her teammates said they canâÄôt ignore them. Parlich, or âÄúNelâÄù as her family and friends call her, has given...

Minnesota faces toughest test of the season so far

by Jack Satzinger
Published April 6, 2015

After a Saturday morning session of races at the Oregon State Classic that included two last-place finishes, head coach Wendy Davis had a simple message for her team.    “This...

Gophers outfielder Dan Motl swings March 31 at Siebert Field.

Gophers drop two to top Big Ten team

by Matt Greenstein
Published April 6, 2015

During Friday’s series opener with a fellow top-15 opponent, Minnesota finished off the Wolverines in just six innings, handing them a 9-1 drubbing.    Two days later, Michigan...

Pitching woes continue as Minnesota loses series

by Ben Gotz
Published April 6, 2015

The Gophers recorded double-digit hits in each of their three games at Rutgers over the weekend. But for a chance to win the series, they needed one more.   The Gophers (10-17, 2-7 Big Ten), down...

Minnesota's Luca Wieland competes in hurdles on Jan. 18, 2014, at the University Field House.

Wind helps throwers dominate at Baylor

by Grant Donald
Published April 6, 2015

Thrower Devin Stanford couldn’t help but smile Friday.   Though wind gusts climbed to nearly 30 miles per hour in Waco, Texas, for the Baylor Invite, Stanford and the rest of Minnesota’s...

Senior Lynn Hodnett (second from right) practices with the rowing team on Monday in the Mississippi River.

Hodnett has passion for rowing, nature

by Jack Satzinger
Published April 2, 2015

On their way back to Minnesota from a February race in San Diego, the Gophers had a layover in Colorado, where an underclassman looked out the airport windows, staring at the mountainous scenery.   Then,...

Minnesota infielder Kaitlyn Richardson throws her bat after a base hit against Wisconsin on April 7, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Minnesota prepares for matchup with top-five team

by Matt Greenstein
Published April 2, 2015

During last season’s Big Ten championship game, Minnesota sent top-seeded Michigan home with a walk-off single to solidify a 3-2 victory.   This weekend, the No. 4 Wolverines will attempt to...

Gophers infielder Connor Schaefbauer

Gophers become aggressive on bases

by Ben Gotz
Published April 2, 2015

As sophomore Austin Athmann dived into second base on Tuesday, an ovation erupted from the Gophers dugout.   Teammates cheered as Athmann got up and dusted himself off after stealing the second...

Gophers go head-to-head with one of Big Ten’s best

by Danny Chen
Published April 2, 2015

The Gophers will look to extend their time atop the Big Ten this weekend against two conference opponents while on the road.   No. 29 Minnesota is tied with Illinois for first in the conference standings...

Gophers perfect art of choosing their relay teams

by Grant Donald
Published April 2, 2015

As the Gophers prepare to begin the bulk of their outdoor season, both the men and women’s teams will look to their relay teams for consistent point-scoring performances, much like they did last...

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