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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.
Opposite hitter Stephanie Samedy spikes the ball to earn a point for the Gophers in Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 24. The Gophers won against Michigan State Spartans with a score of 3-0.

Gophers volleyball dominant at service line, take down Terps

by Brendan O’Brien, Sports Reporter
Published February 1, 2021
Minnesota has won every set played thus far, as the team moved to 4-0 in the second weekend of play.
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Iowa’s fast-paced offense too much for Gophers women’s basketball to overcome

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 31, 2021
The Hawkeyes put on a dominant passing display, recording an assist on 77% of their made field goals.
Team members celebrate a goal against Notre Dame in the final four minutes of the match on Saturday, Jan. 16 at the 3M Arena at Mariucci. The Gophers lost their second match against Notre Dame 2-1.

Gophers men’s hockey sweeps Ohio State on the road

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published January 31, 2021
Minnesota’s high-scoring ways continued in Columbus, and the Buckeyes were their seventh swept opponent this season.
Gophers Guard Marcus Carr prepares to inbound the ball at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  Minnesota defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 75-69

Gophers men’s basketball continues to struggle on road after another double-digit loss

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published January 30, 2021
After gaining a 14-point lead in the first half, the Gophers looked lost in the second half as they fell to Purdue 81-62.
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 women’s hockey earn three points in split against Ohio State

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published January 30, 2021
After being swept in their last two-game series versus No. 1 Wisconsin, the Gophers split their two game series versus No. 3 Ohio State.
Opposite hitter Stephanie Samedy spikes the ball to earn a point for the Gophers in Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 24. The Gophers won against Michigan State Spartans with a score of 3-0.

Gophers volleyball simplifying perspective in odd season

by Brendan O’Brien
Published January 29, 2021
Minnesota was excited to get back on the court against Michigan State last weekend, but the team is focusing on one day at a time during a season of uncertainty.
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.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? Gophers basketball dominate at home, struggle on the road

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published January 29, 2021
Minnesota has shown they are a team with two personalities this year and will need to figure out how to win on the road.
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 survives late comeback in third consecutive win

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 28, 2021
A career-high 30 points from Sara Scalia helped Minnesota notch its third consecutive victory.

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