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Alex Karwowski

Alex Karwowski, Sports Reporter

Alex is a sports reporter from South Elgin, Illinois. He is a journalism student at the University of Minnesota with minors in political science and leadership. Alex loves Big Ten sports, especially basketball and volleyball. He is also a theatre enthusiast and loves musical theatre. When he’s not reporting for the Daily, Alex enjoys playing Tuba in the Minnesota Marching Band. Follow Alex on Twitter @akarwowski65

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Fans stood outside Williams Arena after the Gophers womens basketball game on Nov. 19 and waited for the UConn team to board the bus.

Heartfelt rivalry resurfaces in homegrown talent showdown

Published November 29, 2023
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
Gopher Mens basketball players Parker Fox and Jack Wilson high-fiving during their game versus Bethune Cookman on Monday Nov. 6, 2023 at the Barn at the University of Minnesota.

Gophers join college basketball’s season of surprises

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 27, 2023
Bella (left) and Reese (right) McCauley posing together on the fairway.

McCauley sisters reunited in UMN golf program

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 21, 2023
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
Sofia Pinto hit a ball across the court in practice Nov. 10.

Gophers women’s tennis shaping to be silent victors in the spring

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 15, 2023
Mike Mitchell and Parker Fox on the Gopher mens basketball team talking through the game during a free throw on Monday, Nov. 6 2023 at Williams Arena.

Gophers men’s basketball eyeing long-term success

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 13, 2023
Gophers are acclimating to their new team members.

All eyes on Gophers women’s basketball under new leadership

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 6, 2023
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
University of Minnesotas Mens Basketball teams media day on Oct. 27, 2023.

Fox and Ihnen’s journey of resilience and return to basketball

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 30, 2023
”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
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 volleyball team will play in their third conference game this season on Friday.

Frequent errors led Gophers to go unranked

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 16, 2023
Basketballs featuring the colors of all 14 teams line the wall of the Target Center during the Big Ten mens basketball media days on Oct. 10, 2023.

Returning talent set to give Gophers men’s basketball competitive edge

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 11, 2023
All 14 Big Ten logos lined the walls of the Target Center, Monday, as athletes and coaches walked between media stations.

Big Ten coaches face similar challenges within their programs

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 10, 2023
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Gophers rowing, not for the faint of heart

Published October 3, 2023
The volleyball team will play in their third conference game this season on Friday.

Analysis: Gophers volleyball noticing growth after first stint of conference play

by Alex Karwowski
Published September 28, 2023
Coach Arterberry leading the team in gratitude Friday before their practice on Sept. 22.

Gophers women’s tennis begins fall season with a fresh start

Published September 24, 2023
The Gophers play against the High Point Panthers on Sept. 14, 2023 at the first day and match of the Diet Coke Classic.

Analysis: Collective over individual, philosophies must change for Gophers volleyball

Published September 19, 2023
Fifth-year Grace Curran did well ANNIKA Intercollegiate tournament.

Gophers women’s golf set program records after two in-season tournaments

by Alex Karwowski
Published September 17, 2023
The fifth year transfer has already taken on a leadership role on the Gophers volleyball team.

Kylie Murr bringing hyper-competitive attitude to Minnesota volleyball

by Alex Karwowski
Published August 4, 2023
Minnesota gained a new head coach, but lost two players, to intraconference transfers.

Transfers invites discussion among Big Ten volleyball coaches, athletes

by Alex Karwowski
Published August 4, 2023
The womens basketball guard has been shooting pictures with her new camera since May.

Amaya Battle and her search for the perfect shot

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 30, 2023
Logan Cooley during the Gophers game against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, March 18 in the Big Ten Tournament Championship.

Logan Cooley signs 3-year entry-level contract with Arizona Coyotes

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 27, 2023
The Gophers will play their first match on Aug. 18 in an exhibition match against Northern Iowa.

A glimpse into the Keegan Cook Era of Minnesota volleyball

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 19, 2023
The Gophers are prepping for their first home game, and first game of the season, on Aug. 31.

Gophers football discusses offseason developments and role model culture

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 18, 2023
The games will be spread over six days, starting on Aug. 19.

Gophers women’s basketball goes global on foreign tour

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 14, 2023
The wrestlers

Gophers wrestling program growing in popularity after two alumni make US World Team

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 6, 2023
Parker Fox talks with his teammates before round one of the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago, in March.

Gopher men’s basketball summer workouts showcase a brighter future

by Alex Karwowski
Published June 27, 2023
Athletic Director Mark Coycle announced in May Lois Arterberry would be the head coach.

Gophers tennis program rejuvenates after injury-riddled season

by Alex Karwowski
Published June 20, 2023
A new gymnastics building was approved by the Board Friday. This is a rendering of the building, which would be located in Athletes Village.

Board of Regents approve construction of new gymnastics performance center

by Alex Karwowski
Published June 9, 2023
Isabella McCauley at the first day of the Big 10 Championships on April 21, 2023.

Gopher women’s golf looking to build program around McCauley

by Alex Karwowski
Published June 4, 2023
Freshman Isabella McCauley finished with a score of 213 over the three days.

UMN women’s golf finishes Big 10 tournament 9th overall

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 25, 2023
Freshman Isabella McCauley finished with a score of 213 over the three days.

UMN golfer Isabella McCauley leading team

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 19, 2023
Williams Arena as seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Dawn Plitzuweit brings new talent to women’s basketball

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 14, 2023
The teams remaining matches will be recorded as forfeits. Photo taken by Brad Rempel.

Gophers women’s tennis forced to end season early

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 12, 2023
Steveson competed for the Gophers from 2018-2022.

Gable Steveson announces amateur wrestling return

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 11, 2023
The teams remaining matches will be recorded as forfeits. Photo taken by Brad Rempel.

Women’s tennis enters conference homestretch, 8-match losing streak

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 5, 2023
Mya Hooten finished with a score of 9.900 on floor. Photo by Kelly Hagenson.

Gophers gymnastics falls short of regional final

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 3, 2023
Max McHugh demonstrates the breaststroke in the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Monday, March 11, 2019.

Max McHugh ends Gophers swimming career with NCAA title

by Alex Karwowski
Published March 28, 2023
Guard Katie Borowicz looks to pass the ball in-bounds to her teammates during Minnesotas game against Kentucky, Dec. 7, 2022. The Gophers lost, 80-74.

Katie Borowicz medically retires from Gopher women’s basketball

by Alex Karwowski
Published March 22, 2023
Jaden Henley blocks a shot from Indiana during the game on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

2 Gophers enter NCAA Transfer Portal

by The Franz and Alex Karwowski
Published March 13, 2023
Freshman guard/forward Jaden Henley helped pull the Gophers ahead in their game against Nebraska on Wednesday.

Men’s basketball falls short in Big Ten Tournament round 2

by Alex Karwowski
Published March 10, 2023
Jaden Henley blocks a shot from Indiana during the game on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Men’s basketball regular season ends with 6th straight loss to Badgers

by Alex Karwowski
Published March 6, 2023
The Gophers will compete in Big Ten Tournament in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Saturday and Sunday.

UMN wrestlers hope to qualify for NCAA Tournament this weekend

by Alex Karwowski
Published March 3, 2023
Guard Mara Braun charges for the basket during the Gophers game against Lehigh, Sunday, Nov. 13.

UMN women’s basketball beats Purdue, final regular season game

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 28, 2023
Forward Alanna Micheaux shoots the ball at the game against Nebraska on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

UMN women’s basketball earns first Big Ten win in nearly a month

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 20, 2023
Forward Alanna Micheaux shoots during the game against Michigan on Sunday, Jan. 29.

Gophers women’s basketball losing streak grows

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 13, 2023
An Iowa State wrestler takes down Gopher Wrestler Boo Dryden at Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.

Hawkeyes narrowly defeat Gophers wrestling as regular season winds down

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 8, 2023
The team huddles between plays during their game against Indiana on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Gophers men’s basketball’s losing streak now up to 7

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 8, 2023
The team huddles between plays during their game against Indiana on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Northwestern blows out UMN men’s basketball in Windy City

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 30, 2023
The team huddles with coach Ben Johnson during a timeout at their game against Indiana on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Up-and-down season for young UMN men’s basketball team

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 27, 2023
Forward Jamison Battle dribbles down the court in a game against the University of Wisconsin on Feb. 23, 2022 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

UMN men’s basketball drops 2 home games after knocking off Ohio

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 23, 2023
McKenna Wucherer goes up to spike the ball during the Gophers game against Wisconsin, Sept. 25.

Gophers volleyball’s season ends in Sweet 16 loss to Ohio

by Alex Karwowski
Published December 12, 2022
Coach PJ Fleck leads the Gophers to a victory over Colorado, Sept. 17.

Gophers sign PJ Fleck to new 7-year contract extension

by Alex Karwowski
Published December 8, 2022
Middle blocker Carter Booth celebrates a point during the Gophers game against Wisconsin, Sept. 25.

Gophers volleyball advances to Sweet 16 in NCAA tournament

by Alex Karwowski
Published December 6, 2022
Guard TaLon Cooper stares down his defender during Minnesotas game against St. Olaf, Nov. 2.

Men’s basketball struggles to find rhythm against Virginia Tech

by Alex Karwowski
Published December 2, 2022
The Minnesota Volleyball Team celebrates a point in the teams victory against Wisconsin, Sept. 25.

Gophers selected as No. 8 overall seed in NCAA volleyball tournament

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 29, 2022
Forward Jamison Battle dribbles down the court in a game against the University of Wisconsin on Feb. 23, 2022 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

Men’s basketball falls to UNLV in SoCal Championship

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 28, 2022
The Gophers won against Nebraska for the first time since 1980.

Volleyball ends season with sweeps over Ohio State and Nebraska

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 28, 2022
McKenna Wucherer goes up to spike the ball during the Gophers game against Wisconsin, Sept. 25.

Gophers volleyball follows close loss with Sunday sweep

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 23, 2022
Williams Arena as seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Gophers women’s basketball struggles in Fargo, recovers at home

by Alex Karwowski and Theo Franz
Published November 22, 2022
Guard Mara Braun charges for the basket during the Gophers game against Lehigh, Sunday, Nov. 13.

Women’s basketball starts season strong with two wins

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 15, 2022
The Minnesota Volleyball Team celebrates a point in the teams victory against Wisconsin, Sept. 25.

Gophers volleyball snags 2 sweeps in 1 weekend

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 15, 2022
Jamison Battle dunks the ball during the Gophers game against Wisconsin, Feb. 23.

Jamison Battle expected to have speedy recovery post-surgery

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 10, 2022
The Minnesota Volleyball team huddles up in between plays during their game against Michigan, Friday, Nov. 4. The Gophers won, 3-0.

Gophers volleyball sweeps Michigan, wins battle over Illinois

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 8, 2022
The Minnesota Volleyball Team celebrates a point in the teams victory against Wisconsin, Sept. 25.

Look into Gopher volleyball season, successes, what’s next

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 3, 2022
Coach Hugh McCutcheon reacts to a call during Minnesotas game against Ohio State, Oct. 12.

McCutcheon’s new role, Gophers look for next volleyball coach

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 30, 2022
McKenna Wucherer goes up to spike the ball during the Gophers game against Wisconsin, Sept. 25.

Gophers sweep Spartans, fall short in border battle

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 30, 2022
CC Mcgraw serves the ball during the Gophers game against Wisconsin, Sept. 25.

Gophers volleyball dominates, sweeping Iowa, defeating Purdue

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 23, 2022
Lincoln Johnson takes a stroke on the first day of the Gopher Invitational at the 2019 Windsong Farm Golf Club in Independence, Minn. on Sunday, Sept. 9. 2019

Gophers men’s golf places second in Alister Mackenzie Invitational

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 20, 2022
Head coach Hugh McCutcheon speaks to players during a time out at Maturi Pavillon on Saturday, Nov 3, 2018. The Gophers won 3-2 against Michigan State.

BREAKING: Longtime Gophers volleyball coach announces 2022 final season

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 16, 2022
Melani Shaffmaster bumps the ball during Minnesotas match against Ohio State University on Wednesday.

Gophers defeated by Ohio, annihilate Fighting Illini in same week

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 16, 2022
The Gophers won against Nebraska for the first time since 1980.

Minnesota sweeps Michigan teams in first Big Ten road trip

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 10, 2022
McKenna Wucherer stares down her opponents during the Gophers game against Washington State, Sunday, Sept. 17.

Freshman breaks out as a star player for Gophers Volleyball

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 7, 2022
The Gophers will take on Michigan next.

Gophers fall short to Northwestern, defeat Iowa

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 4, 2022
Middle Blocker Regan Pittman hits the ball at the volleyball game against the UW-Madison Badgers at the Maturi Pavilion on Oct 21, 2017. The Gophers beat the Badgers on Sunday for the first time since 2018.

Gophers lose Big Ten Opener, sweep defending national champions same weekend

by Alex Karwowski
Published September 28, 2022
The M Club Hall of Fame honors athletes who earned a varsity letter in a University of Minnesota sport.

UMN M Club Hall of Fame welcomes 13 members

by Alex Karwowski
Published September 25, 2022
Sophomore Jenna Wenaas spikes the ball in a match against Texas at Maturi Pavillion in Minneapolis, Minn. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

Gophers fall to Pepperdine, edge Washington State

by Alex Karwowski
Published September 18, 2022
Sophomore Jenna Wenaas spikes the ball in a match against Texas at Maturi Pavillion in Minneapolis, Minn. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

Gophers volleyball goes 1-1 in Big Ten/Pac-12 Challenge

by Alex Karwowski
Published September 12, 2022
Ramberg has played in 13 games so far for the Gophers after transferring from McGill University in Canada. Photo courtesy of Gopher Athletics.

Men’s basketball player receives scholarship in heartwarming video

by Alex Karwowski
Published September 6, 2022
Mens head basketball coach Ben Johnson.

2023 prospect Kadyn Betts reclassifies, joins Gopher basketball

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 26, 2022
Pitcher Max Meyer walks off the field as his teammates fist bump to his successful inning during the game against UCLA on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Siebert Field. The Gophers won 3-2.

Former Gophers pitcher Max Meyer makes MLB debut for Marlins

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 19, 2022
The Gophers will face off against Mankato next on Friday and Saturday.

UMN displays strong presence with 5 selected at NHL Draft

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 13, 2022
Gophers Defenseman Jackson Lacombe makes a pass at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Feb. 28. The Gophers lost to Michigan 3-2.

Faber, LaCombe, Nelson named 2022-23 hockey captains

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 6, 2022
Williams Arena as seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Gophers add 2 non-conference opponents to 2022-23 schedule

by Alex Karwowski
Published June 29, 2022
Incoming freshman a promising addition to women’s golf

Incoming freshman a promising addition to women’s golf

by Alex Karwowski
Published June 27, 2022
Parker Fox, courtesy of Gopher Athletics.

BREAKING: Men’s basketball forward Parker Fox out for season

by Alex Karwowski
Published June 22, 2022
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