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Guard Mara Braun charges for the basket during the Gophers' game against Lehigh, Nov. 13, 2022.

Mara Braun out indefinitely for Gophers women’s basketball

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 29, 2024
Braun suffered an ankle injury against Illinois that will require surgery.
Pharrel Payne shooting a free throw against Bethune-Cookman on Nov. 6, 2023.

Gophers men’s basketball unfazed by recent setbacks

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 22, 2024
The Gophers men’s basketball team dropped three games but remains confident in their ability to bounce back.
Forward Mallory Heyer raises her arms, preparing to defend a UConn Husky from making a layup on Nov. 19, 2023.

Women’s basketball stresses need for intense defense against top-ranked teams

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 21, 2024
The team has a variety of players contributing to their performance on the court but have been struggling to overcome their top-ranked opponents.
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.
Track and field athlete Jaydon Antoine.

A preview to the upcoming track and field season

by Claire Duchesne
Published January 21, 2024
Athletes gear up for their indoor season driven by past successes, rigorous training and high aspirations.
Al Nolen commentating on the Gophers basketball game against New Orleans on Nov. 30, 2023.

The voices in sports that carry

by Theo Franz
Published January 21, 2024
Minnesota men’s basketball’s newest commentator, Al Nolen, adds his philanthropic ethos and basketball expertise to the growing trend of athletes on the airwaves.
Cross country runner Erin Reidy.

Reflections on a learning and rebuilding cross country season

by Claire Duchesne
Published January 18, 2024
The cross country teams reflect on a promising future despite falling short of a bid to nationals.
Dawson Garcia launches a three-pointer against Bethune-Cookman on Nov. 6, 2023.

Gophers men’s basketball developing a winning mindset

by Alex Karwowski
Published December 7, 2023
With their first Big Ten win of the season, the Gophers are growing to know the feeling of winning and what it takes.
Basketballs featuring the colors of all 14 teams line the wall of the Target Center during the Big Ten men's basketball media days on Oct. 10, 2023.

Gophers women’s basketball fields symphony of talent

by Alex Karwowski
Published December 3, 2023
The team has no singular factor defining its success, rather it is a combination of contributions.
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.

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