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Softball

Gophers road success continues as they go 4-1 at Islander Invitational

Published February 22, 2009

For most sports teams, the term âÄúhome field advantageâÄù rings true. But in its first three tournaments of the 2009 season the Minnesota softball team has gone against the grain and played...

Gophers trying to bounce back after disappointing homes losses

Published February 19, 2009

The Minnesota softball team left the Louisville Slugger Tournament in Tampa, Fla., on Feb. 8 almost having a 4-1 record to start the season. Instead, the Gophers lost their final tournament game to UNC-Greensboro...

Gophers go drop five-of-six in home tourney

Published February 16, 2009

The University of Minnesota softball team played six games at the Metrodome from Thursday to Sunday but was only able to come away with one win. The Gophers lost twice to Western Illinois on Thursday by...

Dalen making the transition from mound to the box

Published February 15, 2009

For four years, Katie Dalen pitched âÄî and thatâÄôs all. She was good, too, posting ERAs under 4.00 her first three years and throwing a no-hitter as a true freshman [in a year that she...

Gophers hit well but can’t score runs as they drop a pair

Published February 14, 2009

The University of Minnesota softball team had no problem outhitting their opponents in their two games Saturday, but this did not translate into more runs for the Gophers as they lost both games. The Gophers...

Gophers bounce back with shutout win

Published February 13, 2009

After two losses on the first day of the Metrodome Classic Tournament, the University of Minnesota softball team got a much needed win Friday night against Northern Iowa. After giving up 17 runs to Western...

Gophers softball struggles in Metrodome double-header

Published February 12, 2009

Some say the Metrodome is a football stadium that never quite looked right for baseball. True or not, it certainly looks strange for softball. The baseball dirt mound, as well as the dirt are surrounding...

From the grass to the turf, Gophers host tournament at the Dome

Published February 11, 2009

Minnesota softball will play on their home turf today âÄî literally. Returning from a successful season opener trip in Tampa, Fla., Minnesota (3-2) will not play outside again this time around....

Gophers collect three wins at season opening tournament

Published February 8, 2009

University of Minnesota softball co-head coach Lisa BernsteinâÄôs goal was for the Gophers to go 5-0 at the Louisville Slugger Tournament this past weekend in Tampa, Fla. While Minnesota fell a...

From the turf to the grass; Gophers heading to Florida

Published February 5, 2009

For the Minnesota womenâÄôs softball team, fielding ground balls on an indoor surface and catching pop-flies caroming off the ceiling just isnâÄôt the same as playing on real dirt with...

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