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Junior Erik Hunter competes in the 200 Yard Backstroke race during the Minnesota Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at the Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center.

Gophers swim and dive poised for breakout 2020

by Nolan O'Hara
Published May 18, 2020
The Gophers are poised for one of its best seasons in recent memory, but shut-down swimming facilities present a challenge to training.
Gopher women's cross country prepares to run the 33rd annual Roy Griak Invitational at Les Bolstad Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2019.

Women’s cross country has high hopes for 2020 fall season

by Brendan O'Brien
Published May 5, 2020
With the state of fall sports in question, the Gophers are preparing for a season three years in the making.
The Gophers begin their race at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Both Men's and Women's teams earned first place in the meet. 

For Hopkins, the pandemic presents an unusual, challenging time to be a coach

by Brendan O'Brien
Published May 5, 2020
Hopkins continues to try and motivate her runners with hopes of a fall season.
Junior Katelyn Kemmetmueller practices on the side as freshman Emma burns goes up to bat on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat North Dakota State University 3-0.

Ritter in for the long haul as Gopher softball coach

by Nolan O'Hara
Published May 4, 2020
"We won't keep having this transition," Ritter said. "I can't say that it will be 50 years, but this transition is something I didn't want student-athletes to ever have to feel."
The Gopher softball team stands during the national anthem on Saturday, May 18 at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat the University of Georgia 2-1.

Gophers softball begins head coaching search

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 30, 2020
The Gophers have a void to fill after the sudden departure of head coach Jamie Trachsel.
Gophers Pitcher Bubba Horton throws a pitch at U.S Bank Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 29. The Gophers fell to Duke 3-7.

Summer plans in limbo for Gophers baseball players

by Brendan O'Brien
Published April 27, 2020
Players are unsure if summer developmental leagues will hold games this year.
Gophers Head Coach John Anderson observes the game and provides feedback to players at U.S Bank Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 29. The Gophers fell to Duke 3-7.

With season canceled, Gophers learning lessons that transcend baseball

by Nick Jungheim
Published April 27, 2020
For head coach John Anderson's players, the pandemic is a chance to overcome adversity.
Gophers' softball head coach Jamie Trachsel speaks to players of the team.

Gophers softball head coach Jamie Trachsel announces departure for Ole Miss

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 24, 2020
Trachsel was with Minnesota for three years.
Courtesy of University of Minnesota athletics. 

Rowing and sewing: Gophers rower makes masks to help fight pandemic

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 23, 2020
Gophers rower Natalie Stratton has donated over 40 masks to help fight COVID-19.
Junior Katelyn Kemmetmueller throws the ball to first base for an out on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat North Dakota State University 3-0.

Three more seniors announce 2021 return for Gophers softball

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 22, 2020
Four of the team's six seniors have now announced their intentions to return next season.

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