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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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Gophers women’s golf coach Michele Redman announces retirement

by Nolan O'Hara, Sports Reporter
Published October 8, 2020
Michele Redman announced her retirement from the Gophers’ women’s golf program. She said the time she’s had at home has been eye-opening and she’s ready for a new chapter.
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 cashes in impressive scores this weekend

by Matthew Kennedy
Published October 8, 2020
Angus Flanagan most notably won the 2020 Minnesota Golf Champions tournament.
Alum Conner McHugh prepares for the start of the NCAA championship 200 breaststroke finals at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Saturday, March 24, 2018. McHugh placed 4th overall in the event.

Five former Gophers set to swim professionally in ISL

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published October 7, 2020
Kierra Smith, Conner McHugh, Lindsey Kozelsky, Tevyn Waddell and Bowe Becker will be swimming professionally in the ISL in 2020.
Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

Voter registration, activism and Election Day: what Gophers’ women’s basketball has been up to off-court

by Julianna Landis, Sports Reporter
Published October 6, 2020
Jasmine Powell, Gace Cumming and head coach Lindsay Whalen discuss their team’s efforts to be campus leaders and their fight for social justice.
Regent Michael D. Hsu attends a scheduled Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Sep. 13, 2019.

Gophers’ athletics department cutting women’s roster spots along with three men’s sports

by Matthew Kennedy
Published October 3, 2020
Following the protest on Sept. 16, new developments have risen in the fight for men’s track and field, gymnastics and tennis — most notably planning to cut women’s roster spots.
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.

Gophers basketball will have plenty of new faces on the court

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published October 2, 2020
The Gophers lost three starters from a year ago, but transfers and underclassmen look to fill the gaps.

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