Sports

Briggs taking command as Gophers’ top netminder

by Mike Mullen
Published October 14, 2004

The sophomore set a Minnesota freshman record with 25 wins last season.

Gophers shake off slow start, dump Iowa

by Kent Erdahl
Published October 14, 2004

W hen Minnesota's volleyball team faced the Hawkeyes in Iowa City on Wednesday night, the Gophers' toughest competition could be found in the reflection of a mirror. After a short, self-inflicted scare,...

Borton signs contract extension

by Ben Goessling
Published October 14, 2004

The deal will keep Borton at Minnesota through the 2010-11 season.

From backwoods to backchecks for Ross

by Bridget Haeg
Published October 14, 2004

For most University students, the campus is a big place. But when your hometown's population consists of four families, it gets just a little bit bigger. Bobbi Ross, a freshman forward on the Minnesota...

Experience brings consistency for Gophers team with high aims

by David McCoy
Published October 13, 2004

After dropping out of the rankings early last year, Minnesota has stuck at 16th or 17th.

‘Hoopla’ scheduled for Saturday afternoon

Published October 13, 2004

The team's first practice will feature highlights from last year's Final Four run.

Lowly traveling partner Iowa awaits

by Kent Erdahl
Published October 13, 2004

After being a doormat for half of the Big Ten so far this season, Iowa's volleyball team finally welcomes Minnesota to town tonight. The Hawkeyes, who sit at 9-9 on the season but a dismal 1-5 in the Big...

Mason stands by play-calling in fourth

by Ben Goessling
Published October 13, 2004

Minnesota football coach Glen Mason stood by his play-calling on the drive that might have cost the Gophers a win at Michigan on Saturday, saying he didn't regret departing from the ground game on the...

Gophers’ Moench a one-year sparkplug

by Bob Wothe
Published October 12, 2004

A transfer after three seasons at Creighton, Regina Moench's offense is imperative.

Tackles for loss, static running game threaten Minnesota offense

by Dan Miller
Published October 12, 2004

A turning point came with 9:15 remaining in the third quarter in Saturday's Minnesota football game at Michigan. Three Wolverines defenders easily blitzed through the Gophers' line and buried Laurence...