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Gophers forward Eric Curry challenges a defender at Williams Arena on Thursday, Dec. 10. The Gophers went on to defeat the Kansas City Roos 90-61.

Gophers men’s basketball drops first home game without a fight

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published January 23, 2021
The Gophers appeared to be half awake when the game started and failed to shoot their way back into the game.
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.

Robbins’ successful transition into Big Ten play

by AJ Condon
Published January 23, 2021
Liam Robbins has earned two Big Ten Player of the week awards and one Naismith Trophy Player of the week award.
Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

Fast-paced offense and struggling defense, Gophers women’s basketball by the numbers

by Tony Liebert
Published January 23, 2021
Lindsay Whalen’s high pace offensive style has presented the Gophers with significant results on both ends of the floor.
Forward Nathan Burke blocks Arizona State's Justin Robbins from reaching the puck in 3M Arena on Friday, Jan. 22. The Gophers beat Arizona State with a final score of 10-2.

Gophers reignite their spark in 20-goal barn burner series against Sun Devils

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published January 23, 2021
With a 10-0 shutout Thursday night followed by a 10-2 win Friday afternoon, Minnesota got back to business after fumbling two games against Notre Dame.
Gable Steveson grapples with his opponent at Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2019. The Gophers lost to Penn State 31-10.

Gophers wrestling dominated by No. 1 Iowa

by Nolan O'Hara, Sports Editor
Published January 22, 2021
The Gophers fell in their fourth dual of the season to the top-ranked Hawkeyes, losing every match except at heavyweight.
Patrick McKee competes at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019.

McKee named Big Ten Co-Wrestler of the Week

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published January 22, 2021
Patrick McKee was awarded the honor after his fantastic performance in a Michigan State tri-meet last Saturday.
Gophers center Klarke Sconiers fights for a pass at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Gophers women’s basketball picks up second Big Ten road win at Nebraska

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 19, 2021
Gadiva Hubbard’s 12-point fourth quarter is what ultimately gave Minnesota its second Big Ten win of the season.
Sophomore Angus Flanagan plays during the Gopher Invitational on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.

Q&A with Angus Flanagan and Justin Smith

by Matthew Kennedy
Published January 18, 2021
Gophers’ golf coach Justin Smith and top player Angus Flanagan weigh in on the Gophers’ seven upcoming tournaments.
Outside hitter Alexis Hart jumps to spike the ball at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Dec. 7, 2019. The Gophers were upset by Oregon, losing 3 sets to 1. 

An unusual spring season awaits Gophers volleyball

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published January 18, 2021
After not playing a fall season, Minnesota and the rest of the Big Ten will begin a conference-only spring season in January.
Minnesota’s goalie Jack LaFontaine blocks an attempted goal from Notre Dame’s Graham Slaggert on Saturday, Jan. 16 at the 3M arena at Marriucci.

Gophers return to home ice, drop both games in series against Notre Dame

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published January 17, 2021
After a string of wins to open the season, Minnesota struggled against Notre Dame’s physical play, losing 2-3 Friday and 1-2 Saturday.

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