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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.
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 hand No. 7 Wolverines their first loss

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published January 16, 2021
Liam Robbins led the Gophers to a dominant victory to avoid a three game losing streak.
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

No. 9 Maryland’s hot shooting too much for Gophers to handle

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 14, 2021
The Terrapins' unrelenting offense led to 11-for-25 shooting behind the three point line.
Gophers defenseman Madeline Wethington pursues an opponent at Ridder Arena on Sunday, Nov. 22. The Gophers ultimately fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes 2-1.

No. 2 Minnesota sweeps St. Cloud State in unique 3-game series

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published January 11, 2021
Amy Potomak returned from an injury that held her out for the first half of the season.
Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

Gophers women’s basketball falls at home to Penn State

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 10, 2021
The Gophers’ rough second half was too much to overcome in Sunday’s matchup with the Nittany Lions.
Junior Shane Wiskus performs on the rings during the meet against against the Fighting Illini at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 24.

Men’s gymnastics season slated to begin Jan. 30

by Nolan O'Hara, Sports Editor
Published January 7, 2021
The final season for the Gophers men’s gymnastics team will start at the end of January after the University Board of Regents voted to eliminate the program.
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 falls short in Iowa

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 6, 2021
An all-world performance from Iowa’s Caitlin Clark proved to be too much for Gophers to overcome.
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Gophers survive in OT earning first Big Ten win of the season

by Tony Liebert
Published January 3, 2021
Gadiva Hubbard’s late game heroics put Minnesota over the Badgers in an 88-80 overtime thriller.
Coach Lindsay Whalen prepares to blow the whistle during Gopher women's basketball's annual exhibition versus the men's scout team on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at Williams Arena.

Four star freshman Katie Borowicz set to join Gophers’ women’s basketball early

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 2, 2021
The struggling Gophers will have Borowicz as reinforcement as soon as Sunday.

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