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Sophomore Jenna Wenaas spikes the ball in a match against Texas at Maturi Pavillion in Minneapolis, Minn. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

Feature: Jenna Wenaas off to a hot sophomore start

by AJ Condon
Published October 16, 2021
The Texas-born player continues to impress in her second season for the No. 12 Maroon & Gold.
Wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell raises his arms in celebration of a touchdown at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. The Gophers defeated Penn State 31-26 to bring their record to 9-0, a first since 1904.

Gophers overcome second-half struggles and take down Nebraska 30-23

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published October 16, 2021
After controlling the first half, a big performance from the Minnesota defensive line proved to be crucial in Saturday’s contest.
Senior McKenna Buisman celebrates her first career brace with teammates Sophia Boman and Lauren Donovan in a match against Illinois on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer dominates Illinois en route to a commanding 5-0 shutout win

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 15, 2021
Senior McKenna Buisman earned her first career brace as she now has four goals in her last four matches, starting as a forward.
Outside hitter Stephanie Samedy spikes the ball at Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. The Gophers swept South Carolina in all three sets.

Gopher volleyball sweeps Northwestern in return to the Pav

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published October 13, 2021
After four straight road matches, Minnesota made quick work of the Wildcats in strong fashion.
Redshirt sophomore Tey Potts carries the ball during a game against the University of Miami-Ohio on Staurday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Huntington Bank Staduim in Minneapolis, Minn.

BREAKING: Gophers running back Trey Potts expected to miss remainder of 2021 season

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published October 11, 2021
P.J. Fleck opened his weekly press conference saying that he doesn’t expect Potts to play the rest of the year.
Sophomore Christa VanLoon fires the ball upfield in a match against Penn State on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer loses 3-2 against Purdue, concede three goals in the second half

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 10, 2021
The sophomores got it done for the Gophers. Sophia Boman scored her fourth goal this season, while Christa VanLoon scored her first.
The Gophers won against Nebraska for the first time since 1980.

Gophers volleyball drops 5-set battle to Michigan

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published October 9, 2021
Minnesota was unable to finish the job Friday night and lost the last two sets of the night.
New Gophers women’s basketball head coach Lindsay Whalen speaks to the media during a press conference on Friday, April 13.

Gophers women’s basketball to return 12 of 13 players from a season ago

by Tony Liebert
Published October 8, 2021
Along with returning 12 players from last season’s team that finished 8-13, Minnesota will add four new players to its roster this season.
 Lincoln Johnson takes a stroke on the first day of the Gopher Invitational at
the 2019 Windsong Farm Golf Club in Independence, Minn. on Sunday, Sept. 9. 2019

Gophers Men’s golf battles in Midwestern showdown

by Charlie Levine-Wolf, Sports Reporting Intern
Published October 8, 2021
Gophers compete in Rich Harvest Farms Intercollegiate, Head Coach Justin Smith discusses the difficulty in practicing high-pressure shots, the youth movement within the program, and much more.
Sophomore punter Mark Crawford ready to hold for Matthew Trickett’s kick, Sept. 18, 2021, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. Photo courtesy of Gopher Athletics.

Gophers football’s punter Mark Crawford and special teams shine in rainy victory over Purdue

by Tony Liebert
Published October 7, 2021
Sophomore Mark Crawford had an outstanding day punting the ball in Minnesota’s win against Purdue on Saturday.

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