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Men's head basketball coach Ben Johnson.

Contract extension for Gophers men’s basketball coach

by Rogan Isbell
Published June 13, 2022
Following a 13-17 record in his first season, Ben Johnson’s contract will be extended one more season.
Williams Arena as seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

New face joins Gopher women’s basketball coaching staff

by Alex Karwowski, Sports Reporting Intern
Published June 13, 2022
Marwan Miller joins the women’s basketball team as the new assistant coach alongside head coach Lindsay Whalen.
A Gophers football player watches from the sidelines during a game on Sept. 16, 2017.

Gophers Summer Roster Preview

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published June 13, 2022
The Gophers return Rimington Award frontrunner John Michael Schmitz at center.
Ona Loper and Lexy Ramler, Photo courtesy Gopher Athletics, Kelly Hagenson.

Ramler, Loper leaving Gophers women’s gymnastics as two of the program’s greatest

by Michael Lyne
Published May 3, 2022
The duo will leave the program with everlasting memories and impacts on teammates, coaches, fans and the rest of the gymnastics world, which has yet to sink in.
Coach P.J. Fleck embraces offensive lineman Daniel Faalele at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. The Gophers beat the Badgers 37-15 for the first time since 2003.

Three Gophers selected on final day of 2022 NFL Draft

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published May 2, 2022
Daniel Faalele is the highest-drafted offensive lineman out of Minnesota since the New York Giants picked center Brian Williams 18th overall in 1989.
Head coach P.J. Fleck talks to the team on April 13, 2019 in the indoor football practice facility in Athlete's Village.

Maroon defeats Gold 19-16 in Spring Game

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published May 1, 2022
The annual scrimmage ended with a sudden death “kick-off."
Hands up, defensive lineman Boye Mafe attempts to block Bowling Green quarterback Matt McDonald's pass during the Gophers football game against Bowling Green at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.

Seattle Seahawks select Boye Mafe in the second round of NFL Draft

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published April 29, 2022
Mafe led the Gophers in tackles for loss (10) and sacks (7) in 2021.
Parker Fox, courtesy of Gopher Athletics.

UMN announces programs to benefit student athletes

by Gillian Haveman
Published April 29, 2022
The University will begin compensating student athletes for good grades and assisting students with name, image and likeness endorsements started in fall 2022.
Minnesota takes the plate at Siebert Field in Minneapolis, Minn. in a game against Maryland on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Gophers baseball split pair of midweek games

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 28, 2022
After a 12-6 loss to South Dakota State on Tuesday, Minnesota responded with a 9-0 win over St. Thomas the following afternoon.
Head coach Bob Motzko watches the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

Gophers men’s hockey’s Chaz Lucius inks NHL deal with the Winnipeg Jets

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 27, 2022
The Winnipeg Jets drafted freshman Chaz Lucius in the first round, 18th overall, in the 2021 NHL Draft.

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