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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.
In her senior year of high school she totaled 200 strikeouts throughout the season.

Softball recruit Jessa Snippes looks ahead to joining UMN

by Claire Duchesne
Published August 1, 2023

Pitcher Jessa Snippes stands out amongst Gophers softball’s talented recruiting class. The Minnesota native was named 2023 Ms. Softball and 2022-23 Minnesota Softball’s Gatorade Player of the Year. During...

Softball head coach Piper Ritter.

Piper Ritter and her pitching dynasty at Minnesota

by Andrew Cornelius
Published July 23, 2023
The legacy of the Gophers softball head coach is marked by numerous Big Ten Pitchers of the Year and All-American Honors.
Jess Oakland’s game-tying home run against Michigan at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on May 6, 2023.

Jess Oakland is a star in the making for Gophers softball

by Andrew Cornelius
Published June 15, 2023
The Gophers shortstop started all 57 games, integral to their Women's College World Series Regional appearance.
Amani Bradley tripled for her 100th career hit in the first inning of the Gophers second game against Iowa. Photo taken by Brad Rempel for Gophers Athletics.

Gophers softball dominates border battles

by Andrew Cornelius
Published May 1, 2023
Minnesota went a perfect 5-0, sweeping both the Iowa Hawkeyes and Wisconsin Badgers over the past week. The Gophers also swept Ohio State over the weekend.

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