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Both Isabella and Reese McCauley played in all tournaments their freshman year with the Gophers. Courtesy of Gopher Athletics.

McCauley sisters making their mark on Gophers golf

by Sophia Bablitch
Published April 20, 2025

What started as a shared interest in golf blossomed into the McCauley sisters playing together on the same collegiate team.Minnesota's Reese McCauley grew up playing golf because of her older sister,...

Through four seasons as head coach, Johnson’s coaching record was 56-71. Courtesy of Kelly Lynn.

A breakdown of the Ben Johnson era of Gophers men’s basketball

by Matthew Zeichert
Published April 19, 2025

Former Minnesota men’s Basketball coach Ben Johnson earned his first head coaching job during a time of monumental change for NCAA athletics.Hired on March 22, 2021, Johnson took over a job held...

Hadley Streit finished ninth in the weight throw at the NCAA Indoor championships. Courtesy of Christopher Mitchell.

Gophers women’s track and field struggle to compete on national level despite setting lifetime bests

by Megan Davis
Published April 18, 2025

Gophers women’s track and field started the outdoor season ranked No. 45 in the nation, but their ranking dropped to No. 86 just a month into the season.Though the women’s team has a lot of strong...

Isabella McCauley holds Minnesota's all-time 54-hole record with a score of 202 (-14). Courtesy of Kelly Hagenson.

What it takes to be a collegiate golfer

by Sophia Bablitch
Published April 17, 2025

Behind every hole-in-one lies the hidden physical strain and mental pressure that come with the game of golf. Day and night dedication and discipline are required for each round at the collegiate...

Gophers men’s basketball finished the 2024-2025 season with a 15-17 record. Courtesy of Brad Rempel.

The Niko Medved era begins — Minnesota men’s basketball 2025 player tracker

by Matthew Zeichert
Published April 17, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article will be continuously updated throughout the year. Programs and players are organized in alphabetical order. All stats are from the 2024-25 season.The Gophers men’s basketball...

The century-old building could have a new name to start next season.

Naming rights, NIL and a brief history of Williams Arena

by Matthew Zeichert
Published April 15, 2025

Williams Arena could have a new name for next year’s basketball season.In an April 3 press release, the University of Minnesota’s Department of Athletics announced its collaboration with Independent...

Joe Mauer was joined by his family and more during Sunday’s statue unveiling.

Joe Mauer immortalized in Twins history with statue outside Target Field

by Katrina Bailey and Champ Howard
Published April 13, 2025

The Minnesota Twins unveiled a statue of Minnesota’s own Joe Mauer by Gate 34 at Target Field on Sunday. Mauer joins Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew, Kirby Puckett, Tony Oliva, Kent Hrbek, Carl and...

Crousore won back-to-back South Carolina state MVPs and All-State honors in his final two years of high school. Courtesy of Kelly Hagenson.

Freshman duo making early impact for Gophers golf

by Sophia Bablitch
Published April 13, 2025

They may be new to the team, but lately, it is two freshmen leading the Gophers on the golf course.Freshmen Jack Crousore and Chun-Ta Wu paved the way for their team the past three tournaments, helping...

Minnesota's men's track and field team set six team records in their last two meets.

Minnesota track and field finds fuel from their redshirts

by Matthew Zeichert
Published April 11, 2025

There are many reasons to redshirt, and Minnesota’s track and field coaching staff is well aware it can be a difficult decision. NCAA athletes tend to redshirt based on injury status, personal development...

McKinney averaged 14 points per game on 50% from the field and over 47% from the 3-point line during the tournament. Courtesy of Zach Bolinger.

Gophers women’s basketball are WBIT champions with a bright future

by Megan Davis
Published April 9, 2025

The Gophers women’s basketball ended their season last year without a championship, losing to Saint Louis University in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament finals. However, they did not...

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