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Pitcher Sam Ireland throws from the mound at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. in a game against the United States Air Force Academy Falcons on March 11, 2022. Photo courtesy of Gopher Athletics.

Ireland finds early season success amid slow start from Gophers

by AJ Condon
Published March 16, 2022
In his third season with Minnesota, Ireland is becoming one of the top starting pitchers in the Big Ten.
Members of the Minnesota men's hockey team give a stick salute to the fans at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn. after completing a sweep of the Wisconsin Badgers with an 8-0 win on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

Gophers men’s hockey make a splash in Big Ten postseason honors

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 15, 2022
Head coach Bob Motzko won Big Ten Coach of the Year for the second time in his tenure with Minnesota.
Pitcher J.P. Massey pitches the ball during the Gophers' 7-6 win against Texas Christian University  at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2020.

Gophers baseball avoids sweep against Air Force with Sunday victory

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published March 15, 2022

Minnesota was able to win the series finale to avoid a sweep against Air Force, but missed an opportunity to take the series win.The Gopher baseball team has fallen subject to crooked-number innings,...

Guard Gadiva Hubbard squares up on defense at Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2. The Gophers won in overtime 73-71.

Gophers women accept postseason invite to Women’s National Invitation Tournament

Published March 14, 2022
After a second-round exit from the Big Ten Tournament, Minnesota’s 2021-22 season will be extended into the postseason tournament.
Captain Sammy Walker takes a shot in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Minnesota went on to win 8-0.

Gophers men’s hockey defeats Penn State 3-2, advances to the Big Ten Championship

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 12, 2022
Junior co-captain Ben Meyers recorded his fourth-consecutive multi-point performance after tallying one goal and an assist.
Minnesota fifth-year Ona Loper recorded her career-high score of 39.725 against Michigan on Monday, Jan. 24, 2021.

Gophers gymnastics shines on senior night, finishes first place in quad meet

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 12, 2022
Fifth-years Ona Loper and Lexy Ramler tied each other in the all-around with a score of 39.650 to share the all-around title.
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.

Four from Gophers football shine at NFL Scouting Combine

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published March 8, 2022
Blaise Andries, Daniel Faalele, Esezi Otomewo and Boye Mafe are one step closer to their NFL dream after last week’s NFL Scouting Combine.
Forward Abigail Boreen keeps and eye on Wisconsin's Caitlin Schneider on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Ridder Arena.

No. 2 Buckeyes comeback to win 2022 WCHA Title 3-2 over Minnesota

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published March 6, 2022
The Gophers led by two goals after the first 40 minutes, but ultimately fell to Ohio State in overtime.
Senior Forward Taylor Heise skates with the puck in a game against the St. Cloud State Huskies on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

No. 1 Gophers advance to 2022 WCHA Championship

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published March 6, 2022
Minnesota will move on to play in its first WCHA Championship since 2019.
Fifth year gymnast Ona Loper swings on the uneven bars in a meet against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Feb. 12, 2022 at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers gymnastics falls short against Utah

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 5, 2022
Minnesota totaled 197.850 as a team, which comes as the second-highest team score in program history.

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