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Brandon Johnson rebounds the ball during the first quarter against Illinois at Williams Arena on Saturday Feb. 20. The Gophers lost with a final score of 63-94.

‘We got to have pride’: Gophers men’s basketball collapses against No. 5 Illinois

by Nolan O'Hara
Published February 21, 2021
A bad first half got worse for Minnesota when Illinois added a half-court buzzer beater before halftime. It got even worse after the break.
Jamal Mashburn Jr. walks to the other end of the court during the second period against Illinois at Williams Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20. Illinois beat the Gophers with a final score of 94-63.

Mashburn Jr. breaking out for Gophers

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 21, 2021
In just his first season, Jamal Mashburn Jr. has emerged as a key part of the Gophers men’s basketball team.
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

No. 9 Maryland overwhelms shorthanded Gophers women’s basketball

by Tony Liebert
Published February 20, 2021
The nation’s highest-scoring offense topped its season average in a dominant showing to take down the Gophers.
Gophers center Liam Robbins leaps for the ball at Williams Arena on Friday, Dec. 4. The Gophers went on to a 76-67 victory over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

Gophers’ first half lead turns into double-digit loss

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 18, 2021
Despite strong performances from Minnesota’s guards, the Gophers weren’t able to pick up their first road win despite another halftime lead.
Gophers center Klarke Sconiers fights for a pass at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Rutgers’ stifling defense too much for Gophers women’s basketball

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 18, 2021
A truly dominant performance from Rutgers’ talented trio of Diamond Johnson, Arella Guirantes and Tekia Mack was too much for Minnesota to handle.
Thomas Longbella lines up a shot on the putting green in the indoor golf training facility in April 2019. The facility borders the Les Bolstad Golf Course and allows for practice throughout winter months.

Gophers men’s golf returns winless from Big Ten Match Play

by Matthew Kennedy
Published February 16, 2021
Without Angus Flanagan, the Gophers earned two draws and a loss in Palm Coast, Florida.
Guard Marcus Carr shoots at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Minnesota Golden Gophers won against Green Bay Phoenix 99-69.

Late push not enough for Gophers men’s basketball in loss to Maryland

by AJ Condon
Published February 15, 2021
The Gophers are now 0-7 on the road and have lost six of those by double digits, including Sunday night’s loss to the Terrapins.
The Gophers Women's Basketball Team plays their second consecutive Play4Kay game with pink uniforms in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 14.  The Gophers beat the Wisconsin Badgers 68-63.

Gophers women’s basketball completes season sweep of Wisconsin

by Tony Liebert
Published February 15, 2021
Minnesota came out on top of a hard-fought game that saw 32 total fouls and 34 total turnovers.
Bethany and Megan Hasz run side by side at Les Bolstad Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018.  The Hasz twins finished first and second overall for Gopher women's cross country at the 33rd annual Roy Griak Invitational.

Gophers sweep 3,000 meter at Hawkeye Invitational

by Nolan O'Hara, Sports Editor
Published February 14, 2021
Gophers runners Bethany Hasz and Alec Basten both earned 3,000 meter titles at the Hawkeye Big Ten Invitational on Saturday.
Guard Gabe Kalscheur brings the ball up the court at Williams Arena on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019.

Gophers get hot late, upset No. 24 Purdue

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published February 12, 2021
It wasn’t a conventional way for Minnesota to come back, but the threes were falling late to push the Gophers men’s basketball to a win.

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