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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 get taste of Big Ten action in first loss to Illinois

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published December 15, 2020
The Gophers lost the battle on just about every front, and that is not a recipe for success against the No. 13 team in the nation.
Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Friday, Nov. 13. The Gophers fell to the University of Iowa Hawkeyes 35-7.

Gophers’ Ibrahim named Big Ten Running Back of the Year

by Nolan O'Hara, Sports Editor
Published December 15, 2020
Playing only six games, Ibrahim leads the conference in rushing yards, touchdowns and yards from scrimmage.
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. 16 Northwestern

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 15, 2020
Minnesota faced the same issues in its third consecutive loss.
Gophers head coach PJ Fleck walks the sidelines at TCF Bank stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Gophers set to play Wisconsin in final Big Ten game

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published December 13, 2020
The rescheduling of the game will be the 130th meeting between the border rivals.
Thomas Barber and Coney Durr tackle Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 10 at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers beat the Boilermakers 41-10.

Gophers without rust after 22 days between games

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published December 12, 2020
Minnesota had role players step up and two key takeaways on defense to beat Nebraska for its third win of the season
Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Friday, Nov. 13. The Gophers fell to the University of Iowa Hawkeyes 35-7.

Undermanned Gophers pull off gutsy win at Nebraska

by Paul Hodowanic
Published December 12, 2020
Minnesota was without 33 players on Saturday due to COVID-19 and injuries.
The team will be stacked with young offensive and defensive talent.

Gophers sweep Mavericks in home/away series

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published December 11, 2020
The No. 3 Gophers made quick work of Minnesota State-Mankato after a week with no ice time due to Wisconsin contracting COVID-19 cases.
Thomas Barber and Coney Durr tackle Purdue on Saturday, Nov. 10 at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers beat the Boilermakers 41-10.

Gophers’ finale highlights 2020 oddity more than closure

by Brendan O'Brien, Sports Reporter
Published December 11, 2020
Minnesota has been faced with several challenges it never saw before during this shortened football season.
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 improve to 6-0 upon defeating Kansas City

by Matthew Kennedy, Sports Reporter
Published December 10, 2020
Transfers Both Gach and Liam Robbins led the way in the 90-61 win.
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The Gophers were defeated by Wisconsin 72-62.

Minnesota can’t overcome mistakes against Michigan State

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 9, 2020
Twenty-three total turnovers led to an 81-68 Gophers defeat.

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