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Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Gophers women’s basketball struggles against No. 11 Ohio State

by Tony Liebert
Published February 8, 2021
Double-digit turnovers put the Gophers in a hole they could not climb out of.
Gophers defenseman Jackson LaCombe fist bumps goaltender Jack LaFontaine during player introductions before facing Penn State at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

‘This one blindsided us’: Gophers men’s hockey swept at home in Border Battle

by Julianna Landis
Published February 8, 2021
Minnesota lost its first game of the rematch 4-1, and was unable to respond in game two, where Wisconsin beat the Gophers 8-1.
University of Minnesota women’s hockey team lines up before their game against Ohio State in Ridder Arena on Saturday, Nov. 21. The Gophers won in a shut out with an ending score of 4-0.

No. 2 Gophers go the distance vs No. 1 Badgers

by Matthew Kennedy
Published February 8, 2021
Both matches in the two-game series went to overtime.
Guard Gabe Kalscheur brings the ball up the court at Williams Arena on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019.

Kalscheur shines on defense, declines on offense

by AJ Condon
Published February 7, 2021
Kalscheur saw the effect of the sophomore slump on offense and is seeing it continue into his junior season.
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.

Sara Scalia’s resurgence helping Gophers women’s basketball get better every day

by Tony Liebert
Published February 7, 2021
The sophomore guard has strung together a terrific streak of scoring performances, helping the Gophers win three of their last four games.
The Gophers huddle to celebrate defeating Oral Roberts three sets to none at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.

Gophers volleyball fight off Boilermakers, extend winning streak

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published February 6, 2021
After winning twelve consecutive sets to open the season, Minnesota was forced to five sets twice against Purdue over the weekend.
The Gopher celebrate a sweep over Indiana at Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

Shaffmaster adds depth, promising future to Gophers volleyball

by Brendan O'Brien
Published February 6, 2021
The freshman setter is making an impact early on for a deep Minnesota team looking to make it back to the Final Four.
An Iowa State wrestler takes down Gopher Wrestler Boo Dryden at Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 22. The Gophers lost with a final score of 35-4.

No. 13 Gophers wrestling tops No. 9 Illinois 25-13

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published February 6, 2021
Top-ranked heavyweight wrestler Gable Steveson recorded his 10th career pin.
Gophers center Liam Robbins leaps for the ball at Williams Arena on Friday, Dec. 4. The Gophers went on to a 76-67 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

Gophers’ road struggles show in loss to Rutgers

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 5, 2021
A slow start on the road wasn’t abnormal, and neither was the loss, however Minnesota kept the game close up until the buzzer.
Gable Steveson stands on the podium after receiving his second place award on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. Steveson lost the match against Anthony Cassar of Penn State 4-3.

Top-ranked heavyweight Gable Steveson talks upcoming title quest and off-season during COVID-19

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published February 4, 2021
After his 2020 championship campaign was cut short due to the pandemic, Steveson is still laser-focused on winning his first heavyweight NCAA crown.

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