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Softball

Gophers infielder Danielle Parlich prepares to hit the ball Tuesday during the Border Battle Double-Header at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on April 12, 2016.

Gophers softball team sweep Nebraska in Big Ten opening series

by Kyle Steinberg
Published March 27, 2017
Minnesota started off the Big Ten schedule with three straight victories.
Freshman Maddie Houlihan throws her bat after a base hit against Wisconsin on April 12 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Gophers softball head into Big Ten play with high confidence

by Kyle Steinberg
Published March 23, 2017
Minnesota bested non-conference foes by a total margin of 183-50 and is 25-2.
Junior infielder Sydney Dwyer swings at a pitch at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Friday, Apr. 23, 2015.

Softball begins conference play on new, four-game winning streak

by Kyle Steinberg
Published March 20, 2017
The Gophers saw their first losses of the season over break, but still went 7-2.
Senior Sara Groenewegen pitches the ball at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on April 23, 2016.

Strong pitching vital in Gophers softball team’s 18-0 start

by Kyle Steinberg
Published March 9, 2017
Added depth from three newcomers in the circle has given the Gophers a boost.
Gophers junior Sara Groenewegen throws a pitch at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on April 30, 2015.

Minnesota keeps rolling, wins four games at LSU

by Kyle Steinberg
Published March 6, 2017
The Gophers have bested a program victory streak with 18 consecutive wins.
Dani Wagner rounds a base at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on April 23, 2015.

Dani Wagner enjoying breakout junior season

by Kyle Steinberg
Published March 2, 2017
Wagner has hit two walk-off hits for the Gophers this season to prove reliable in high-pressure situations.
Freshman Maddie Houlihan throws her bat after a base hit against Wisconsin on Apr. 12 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Minnesota goes 5-0 in Fresno, extends season record to 14-0

by Kyle Steinberg
Published February 27, 2017
The Gophers edged their opponents by a 39-10 margin during the tournament.
Minnesota head softball coach Jessica Allister, right, volunteer assistant Dannie Skrove and pitching coach Piper Ritter cheer from the dugout May 5, 2013, against Indiana. Allister has led the Gophers to three straight seasons with 30 or more wins since her arrival in 2010.

Gophers freshmen make early impact on softball team

by Kyle Steinberg
Published February 23, 2017
The new class is showing its worth on offense and defense for Minnesota.
Sydney Dwyer edges off third base during the Gophers home opener double-header against Illinois at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on April 9, 2016.

Minnesota softball team wins all four games in North Carolina

by Kyle Steinberg
Published February 20, 2017
The Gophers have beaten their first five opponents by a total score of 62-19.

Brandt provides great utility for Gophers

by Kyle Steinberg
Published February 17, 2017
True freshman Carlie Brandt is making an impact all around the diamond.

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