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Wrestling

Freshman Gable Steveson competes during the match against the University of Maryland on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Maturi Pavilion. The Gophers beat Maryland 45-0.

Gophers finish the weekend 1-1

by David Mullen
Published February 11, 2019
Although the Gophers lost on Friday against Nebraska, Minnesota bounced back Sunday against Maryland.
Sean Russell takes Steve Polakowski at Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, Feb. 3 in Minneapolis.

In his first year with Minnesota, Sean Russell has taken charge as a leader

by David Mullen
Published February 7, 2019
In his first year, Russell is exceeding expectations for the Gophers wrestling team.
Minnesotas Tommy Thorn takes on a Purdues Parker Filius at Maturi Pavilion on Sunday, Feb. 3.

Gophers wrestling returns home with a victory

by David Mullen
Published February 4, 2019
The Gophers wrestling team put on a show at the Maturi Pavilion as they downed the Purdue Boilermakers on Sunday.
Luke Becker and Steve Bleise practice in the current wrestling space in Bierman Athletic complex. The University wrestling team received donations to move from their current practice facility to previous basketball practice facilities.

Now in his second year, Gophers wrestler Steve Bleise feels right at home

by David Mullen
Published January 31, 2019
One year after transfering from Northern Illinois, Steve Bleise said he's fully adjusted to life in Dinkytown.
Freshman Gable Steveson at 197 competes during the match against South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25 at Maturi Pavilion.

Gophers wrestling wins big in Madison

by David Mullen
Published January 26, 2019
Minnesota continued the athletic department's winning trend against the Badgers in Wisconsin Friday night, winning 27-13.
Mitch McKee warms up during practice at the new Gopher Wrestling Training Facility on Wednesday, Jan. 23.

Mitch McKee is back and better than ever after his third torn meniscus

by David Mullen
Published January 24, 2019
McKee was sidelined in November due to a torn meniscus in his left leg. Four weeks after having surgery, he was back on the mat.
Freshman Gable Steveson at 197 competes during the match against South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25 at Maturi Pavilion.

Gophers bounce back with two victories in Illinois

by David Mullen
Published January 21, 2019
After falling to Iowa last weekend, the Gophers bounced back by winning two duals, beating Illinois and Northwestern.
Redshirt senior Sean Russell at 125 competes during the match against South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 at Maturi Pavilion.

Gophers topple Fresno State 31-6

by Paul Hodowanic
Published December 10, 2018
The Gophers have scored over 30 team points in two consecutive duals and three out of four this season.
Redshirt senior Ethan Lizak at 133 competes during the match against South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25 at Maturi Pavilion.

Ethan Lizak primed for another NCAA run at a different position

by Paul Hodowanic
Published December 6, 2018
Lizak is 11-3 and ranked eighth in the nation since shifting weight classes this year.

Gophers place 6th at Cliff Keen Invitational

by Paul Hodowanic
Published December 3, 2018
Gable Steveson continued his undefeated season, winning the championship at the heavyweight class.

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