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Softball

Minnesota honored each athlete on senior day, May 5, the final game of the regular season.

Friends for life: Gophers softball graduates reflect on bonds made with the maroon and gold

by Andrew Cornelius
Published June 3, 2024

Gopher softball graduated six athletes this season, including homegrown talent and additions through the transfer portal. The graduates accounted for 36% of the Gophers' offense and 60% of Minnesota's...

Oakland set a program record with three home runs in a single game against Illinois on March 30.

Jess Oakland wins Big Ten softball player of the year

by Andrew Cornelius
Published May 8, 2024

The Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday that sophomore Jess Oakland won the conference’s softball player of the year award. The San Jose, California native led the conference in runs scored (68),...

Delanie Cox hit her first career triple in the Gophers’ 9-6 win in Game 2 of the series vs. Rutgers on April 20.

Gophers softball enters small slump after homestand sweep

by Andrew Cornelius
Published April 21, 2024
Since sweeping Ohio State on April 6, Minnesota has lost six of their last eight games.
Jess Oakland and Morgan DeBord are leading the offense, both hitting over .390 at the plate.

Gophers softball record split nearly even halfway into season

by Andrew Cornelius
Published March 22, 2024
Minnesota starts Big Ten play coming off a 1-4 weekend in South Carolina.
Minnesota lost four games last weekend, all within two runs, three of which were one-run games.

Gophers softball finishes trip to Texas on high note

by Andrew Cornelius
Published February 29, 2024
Minnesota dropped the first four games of the weekend but blew out New Mexico in the final game.
Gophers softball is 3-2 after facing several ranked opponents in the opening week of the 2024 season.

Changes seen after Gophers softball’s first tournament

by Andrew Cornelius
Published February 18, 2024
The Gophers traveled to San Diego to kick off their 50th season with five games, including playing against three ranked opponents.
Softball coach Piper Ritter at a softball practice.

Coach Ritter’s recruiting philosophy is about more than softball

by Andrew Cornelius
Published February 15, 2024
Under Ritter, the Gophers recruit across the entire country, looking for the best talent to fit their softball family.
Jacie Hambrick takes the pitching circle against Michigan on May 6, 2023.

Gophers softball to fill more than Pea(se)-sized gap with younger rotation

by Andrew Cornelius
Published February 8, 2024
Autumn Pease’s departure left coach Piper Ritter in the position to utilize several freshmen in the bullpen to start the season.
University of Minnesota softball faces off against Concordia University at their home field, Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Oct. 20, 2023. The Gophers won with a score of 3-2.

A deep-dive look into the Gophers softball and baseball seasons

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 21, 2024
The Gophers softball and baseball teams open their regular seasons this spring with new takeaways from the previous year.
University of Minnesota softball faces off against Concordia University at their home field, Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Oct. 20, 2023. The Gophers won with a score of 3-2.

Athletes’ superstitions and the psychology behind performance

by Claire Duchesne
Published November 29, 2023
The unique habits and rituals that athletes follow could be similar to anxiety management tactics.

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