"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 Gophers have a void to fill after the sudden departure of head coach Jamie Trachsel.

Players are unsure if summer developmental leagues will hold games this year.

For head coach John Anderson's players, the pandemic is a chance to overcome adversity.

Trachsel was with Minnesota for three years.

Gophers rower Natalie Stratton has donated over 40 masks to help fight COVID-19.

Four of the team's six seniors have now announced their intentions to return next season.

The redshirt freshman battled back from injuries to earn playing time in 2020, only to see the season cut short

The junior pitcher tore his UCL, ending his season before the cancellation of spring sports.