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Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

What losing Tomancova and Woodard means for women’s basketball

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 7, 2020
On Oct. 30, head coach Lindsay Whalen announced that Barbora Tomancova and Daja Woodard would no longer be with the team.
Center Liam Robbins

Robbins makes preseason watch list

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 6, 2020
The preseason list for the 2020 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award included Gophers’ Liam Robbins.
Gophers Head Coach Richard Pitino looks on from the sidelines during a free throw attempt at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Gophers entered the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

Gophers set to host Boston College in Big Ten/ACC challenge

by AJ Condon
Published November 5, 2020
The men’s basketball team’s first, and only, game of the season so far is against Boston College. Minnesota will play Boston College for only the second time in program history.
Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

Jasmine Powell expected to lead Gophers this season

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 2, 2020
Powell led all Big Ten freshmen, scoring 12.1 points per game last season. Moving into her sophomore season, Powell looks to take on an expanded role for Minnesota.
Forward Brandon Johnson

Pitino optimistic about grad transfer Brandon Johnson

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 2, 2020
Johnson will be a factor right away on the court and in a leadership role for the Gophers this season.
Players on the Gophers bench observe those on the court at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  Minnesota defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 75-69

Uncertainty hangs over Gophers’ basketball schedule

by AJ Condon
Published October 31, 2020
With under a month until the season starts, the Gophers, along with countless college basketball teams, are yet to know their schedules.
Center Liam Robbins

Robbins, a new face for the Gophers at center

by AJ Condon
Published October 27, 2020
Robbins will be a key player throughout the season as the Gophers make a push for the NCAA tournament.
Gophers Head Coach Richard Pitino looks on from the sidelines during a free throw attempt at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Gophers entered the second half with a 47-31 lead over the Maryland Terrapins.

Pitino optimistic about transfers this season

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published October 19, 2020
After losing some starting players from last season, Pitino and his staff filled those holes in the transfer portal.
Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

Gophers women’s basketball has a different look this season

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published October 14, 2020
After losing six players who scored nearly half the Gophers points last season, Minnesota will rely on freshmen and sophomores to step up in 2020-21.
Junior Shane Wiskus performs on the rings during the meet against against the Fighting Illini at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 24.

Board of Regents votes to eliminate three men’s sports

by Tony Liebert
Published October 9, 2020
On Friday, the Board of Regents voted to move forward with the athletics department’s proposal to eliminate men’s indoor track, gymnastics and tennis. The three programs will be discontinued after the 2020-21 school year.

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