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Softball

Utility Carlie Brandt winds up for a pitch during the game against the University of South Dakota on Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2017.

Carlie Brandt embodies the utility role with Minnesota

by Drew Cove
Published February 22, 2018
Brandt earned time primarily at second base and played two games as designated player last series.
Gophers sophomore Maddie Houlihan hits the ball against Purdue at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Saturday, April 30, 2017.

After starting undefeated, Gophers drop four in a row

by Drew Cove
Published February 19, 2018
Minnesota lost twice to No. 8 Florida State and twice to Notre Dame.
Sophomore Amber Fiser pitches against Northwestern on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Amber Fiser coming into her own as a starter with Minnesota

by Drew Cove
Published February 15, 2018
Fiser opened her season 3-0 over the weekend.
MaKenna Partain swings at a pitch during a game against Northwestern on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

No. 16 Minnesota opens the season undefeated

by Drew Cove
Published February 12, 2018
The Gophers scored 30 runs to start the season 5-0.
St. Cloud State alumna Jamie Trachsel was named head coach of the University of Minnesota softball team on July 24, 2017.

New head coach, but the Gophers still have big goals

by Drew Cove
Published February 8, 2018
Jamie Trachsel is in her first year as head coach after the Gophers went 56-5 in 2017.
Jessica Allister speaks at the Grands at Mulligans in Sartell, MN on Wednesday, Jun. 7. Gophers Athletics staff traveled across state of Minnesota and visited 15 locations.

After historic season, head softball coach leaves for Stanford

by Jack Warrick
Published July 18, 2017
Jessica Allister is leaving to coach Stanford after a 56-5 season.
Sara Groenewegen high-fives her teammates while returning to the dugout at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on May 5, 2015.

Former Gophers softball pitcher continues career

by Jack Warrick
Published July 13, 2017
Sara Groenewegen was drafted this year second overall in the National Pro Fastpitch league by the Akron Racers.
Dani Wagner rounds a base at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on April 23, 2015.

Gophers softball wins first Big Ten title since 1991

by Kyle Steinberg
Published May 9, 2017
Saturday’s win over Penn State gave Minnesota the outright title.
Gophers sophomore Maddie Houlihan hits the ball against Purdue at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Saturday, April 30, 2017.

Minnesota softball is in position to clinch its first Big Ten title since 1991

by Kyle Steinberg
Published May 4, 2017
The Gophers have been dominant all season.
Gophers senior Sam Macken hits the ball against Purdue at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Saturday, April 30, 2017.

Minnesota softball sweeps Purdue during senior weekend

by Emily Polglaze
Published May 1, 2017
The Gophers bested Purdue by a total of 29-3 in their last Big Ten home series.

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