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Volleyball

Grote led the team with 16 kills in their last game against Southern California on Oct. 5.

Lydia Grote finds her groove with the Gophers

by Emmett Laurent
Published October 6, 2024

In 2023, Gophers volleyball welcomed outside hitter Lydia Grote to the team. The outside hitter played her first three seasons of college volleyball in her home state at the University of California.   The...

Julia Hanson delivered the game-winning kill in the Gophers volleyball matchup on Sept. 25.

Gophers volleyball splits opening stint of Big Ten play

by Emmett Laurent
Published September 30, 2024

Tensions were high at Maturi Pavilion on Wednesday. Fans were at the edge of their seats as the Gophers traded the final points in the fifth set against their border rivals, the Wisconsin Badgers. In...

Hanson played club volleyball with Northern Lights before joining the Gophers.

Julia Hanson reaches new heights with Gophers volleyball

by Emmett Laurent
Published September 20, 2024

Since 2022, the Gophers volleyball team has recruited the top in-state player each year. Two years ago, Prior Lake’s Julia Hanson traded her navy and gold threads for maroon and gold.  Hanson joined...

The Gophers swept all three of their games in their first homestand.

Gophers volleyball conquers competition in first homestand of the season

by Emmett Laurent
Published September 16, 2024

Gophers volleyball defeated Long Island University (LIU) and Auburn in the Diet Coke Classic after their first home win at Maturi Pavilion against St. Thomas on Tuesday. The Gophers started their season...

Gophers embrace each other after defeating No. 1 Texas.

Gophers volleyball shocks nation, upsets No. 1 Texas

by Emmett Laurent
Published September 4, 2024

The Gophers volleyball team started their 2024 season playing against two top-five teams at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Gophers split the tournament one and one, losing their first match against...

The Gophers defeated Marquette in their only home spring matchup.

Gophers volleyball using the spring season to navigate the fall

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 15, 2024
The Gophers are using the momentum they had to end last season to propel themselves ahead of the fall season.
Gophers volleyball huddles together during a match against Rutgers on Oct. 20, 2023.

Former Gophers volleyball players help trailblaze the Pro Volleyball Federation in inaugural year

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 14, 2024
The Pro Volleyball Federation launched Jan. 24 with two Gophers playing in the inaugural game.
Gophers volleyball huddles together during a match against Rutgers on Oct. 20, 2023.

Gophers volleyball embraces change in the offseason

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 13, 2024
Veteran players will take on different roles and mentor new players as they prepare for the spring season.
Gopher player Elise McGhie (left) Zeynep Palabiyik (right) at their game on Oct. 15, 2023.

Gophers volleyball closes regular season with bid to NCAA Tournament

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 29, 2023

The Gophers received an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament Sunday and will compete in the first round against Utah State on Friday. Minnesota hosted the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament in...

Gophers volleyball huddles together during a match against Rutgers on Oct. 20, 2023

Gophers volleyball late-season adjustments pay off

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 21, 2023
The Gophers volleyball team has seen a resurgence in success.

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