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Volleyball

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 20, 2023
The Gophers volleyball team has seen a resurgence in success.
The Gopher volleyball game on Oct. 20, 2023.

Analysis: A season of ups and downs for Gophers volleyball

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 31, 2023
The Gophers volleyball team won four straight after getting knocked out of the AVCA rankings but couldn’t get back up after getting swept twice on the road.
”Mckenna can fly,” Greg said in an interview with the Minnesota Daily on Oct. 17. Mckenna Wucherer on Oct. 15, 2023.

A daughter’s tribute: Mckenna Wucherer’s purpose for pink

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 24, 2023

Mckenna Wucherer, the outside hitter for the Gophers volleyball team, is often seen hitting kills on game day with her hair tied back with a pink tie and her feet sporting an even brighter pink pair of...

Head coach Keegan Cook (center) giving the Gophers volleyball team pointers during a break in play on Oct. 15, 2023.

Gophers volleyball commits build community before taking the court

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 22, 2023
The ‘24 and ‘25 Gophers volleyball commits had the chance to meet each other and establish a sense of camaraderie before taking the court as full-time Gophers.

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