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Alex Karwowski

Alex Karwowski, Sports Reporter

Alex Karwowski is a sports reporter at the Minnesota Daily. Alex joined the Daily in the Summer of 2022. He is from Illinois and is a second-year student at the University of Minnesota majoring in journalism with a minor in political science and leadership. Alex loves Big Ten sports, especially hockey and basketball. He is also a theatre enthusiast and loves musical theatre. Follow Alex on Twitter @akarwowski65

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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
The Gophers competed in the annual tournament over the weekend and finished with a team score of 902.
Freshman Isabella McCauley finished with a score of 213 over the three days.

UMN golfer Isabella McCauley leading team

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 20, 2023
Even though the sport started as a fun family activity, it quickly grew into a passion for McCauley, who is in her first season playing for the Gophers.
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
Lindsay Whalen’s exit means new players and coaching staff for the Gophers as they begin preparations for the 2023-24 season.
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 13, 2023
The team’s season was cut short due to an abundance of injuries.
Steveson competed for the Gophers from 2018-2022.

Gable Steveson announces amateur wrestling return

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 11, 2023
After winning an Olympic Gold medal and back-to-back NCAA National Championships, Steveson is making his return after a 13-month break.
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
Minnesota currently sits at 5-12, with five more regular season matches until the Big Ten Tournament.
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
The Gophers women’s gymnastics season ended Friday after a hard-fought battle from a young team.
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
McHugh competed in the NCAA Swimming and Diving tournament last weekend and claimed the 100-meter breaststroke title and finished third in 200-meter breaststroke event.
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
Borowicz started 17 of 29 games for Minnesota this season, averaging 8.5 points, 3 assists and 2.7 rebounds per-game.
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
The portal officially opened Monday. Freshman Jaden Henley becomes the Gophers’ first player to enter their name and sophomore Treyton Thompson soon followed.
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
After an upset win over Nebraska on Wednesday night, the Gophers’ Cinderella run ended with a loss to Maryland Thursday.
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
After a thrilling buzzer-beating win over Rutgers Thursday, the Gophers concluded their regular season with a close loss to Wisconsin.
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
Minnesota has eight wrestlers pre-seeded within the Big Ten’s allocations for the NCAA tournament as the Gophers look to build off their fifth-place regular season Big Ten finish.
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
After falling in the final road game of the season, UMN celebrates 50 years of the women’s basketball program and sends off its seniors with a win.
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
Isabelle Gradwell drained a 3 ending a six game losing streak for the Gophers on Wednesday.
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 14, 2023
Minnesota’s conference struggles continued dropping three more Big Ten games in the last week.
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 Gophers were dominated in the early parts of the dual match against Iowa on Friday, ultimately costing them the match.
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
Minnesota’s conference struggles continued with a pair of blowout losses against Rutgers and Maryland.
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 Gophers’ offensive struggles continued Saturday, leading to their fifth consecutive loss.
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

Despite struggling to add wins to their record, Gophers men’s basketball is continuing to develop into a promising young team. There’s no denying the Gophers have struggled this season. With an...

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
Minnesota struggled to find its rhythm against Illinois and Purdue in two consecutive double-digit losses.
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
The Hugh McCutcheon era is officially over as Minnesota fell in three of the four sets to Ohio State Thursday.
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
Fleck will now serve as Gophers football’s head coach through the 2029 season with a $6 million annual salary once the Board of Regents approves the contract.
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
Minnesota defeated Southeastern Louisiana and Northern Iowa to advance to the regional round of the NCAA volleyball tournament.
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 Gophers were out-rebounded by the Hokies 42-27 Monday night, ultimately leading to their downfall.
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
Minnesota is set to play Southeastern Louisiana in the first round of the tournament on Friday.
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 traveled to southern California to compete in the SoCal Challenge and came up just short of the championship title.
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
The Gophers defeated the two ranked teams and set new records as they closed out the regular season.
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
The Gophers will wrap up the regular season this coming weekend with two top ten ranked matchups.
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
Players achieve personal bests while splitting last weekend’s set of games.
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 16, 2022
Freshman Mara Braun has been leading the Gophers with her long range shooting.
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
Two wins this weekend make the Gophers victorious in eight of their last nine games.
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
Gopher basketball leading scorer Jamison Battle received surgery a few weeks ago and is on track for a quick recovery.
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
After picking up two more victories, Minnesota moved to 15-7 on the season, winning 11 of the last 9 games.
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 McCutcheon talks about his team’s performance so far and what his hopes are as the end of the season approaches
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
Current Gophers head coach Hugh McCutcheon will begin a new role as assistant athletics director/sport development coach beginning January 1, 2023.
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
The Gophers won against Michigan State at home but fell short in a hard fought match against their rivals from Wisconsin.
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
The Gophers came out on top twice last week as they hit the midway point of conference play.
 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
Antoine Sale ended day one in second place, but ultimately tied for third after his performance in the final round.
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 17, 2022
Under head coach Hugh McCutcheon, the Gophers are 265-71, including three Final Four appearances.
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 17, 2022
The loss to Ohio State breaks a 10 game win streak the Gophers volleyball team held against the Buckeyes.
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 11, 2022
The Gophers defeated both Michigan and Michigan State in their first conference road matchups of the season.
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
Outside hitter Mckenna Wucherer has routinely been racking up double digits in kills and shows no signs of slowing down.
The Gophers will take on Michigan next.

Gophers fall short to Northwestern, defeat Iowa

by Alex Karwowski
Published October 4, 2022
The Gophers are now 2-2 in conference play after failing to prevail against the Wildcats and taking the win over the Hawkeyes.
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 Gophers volleyball team lost their first conference matchup of the season on the road but defeated Wisconsin at home two days later.
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
The 2022 M Club Hall of Fame class was recognized earlier this month at various events including the Gophers’ home football game against Colorado.
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
The Gophers lost game one against Pepperdine but won game two against Washington State in the 2022 Diet Coke Classic.
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
The Gophers started the weekend with a victory against Oregon before falling short on Sunday against Stanford.
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 7, 2022
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel awarded junior forward Will Ramberg the scholarship during the team’s Tuesday practice.
Mens head basketball coach Ben Johnson.

2023 prospect Kadyn Betts reclassifies, joins Gopher basketball

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 26, 2022
2023 recruit Kadyn Betts will reclassify and join the Gophers for their 2022-23 season.
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 20, 2022
In his MLB Debut, Meyer lasted 5.1 innings against the Phillies Saturday.
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
Five Gophers were selected in last week’s NHL Draft.
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
Head coach Bob Motzko announced three new captains for the Gopher men’s hockey team, who will take on the role in the upcoming season.
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
The Gophers men’s basketball team has their opponents set for the annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge and Gavitt Tipoff Games.
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
Isabelle McCauley has been tearing up fairways as a high school senior and shows no signs of stopping as she joins the Gophers women’s golf team this fall.
Parker Fox, courtesy of Gopher Athletics.

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

by Alex Karwowski
Published June 22, 2022
Parker Fox will not be playing in the 2022-23 basketball season due to another knee injury.
Former Gophers mens hockey player and recipient of USA Hockeys annual Walter Yaciuk award Pat Westrum.

Gophers men’s hockey legend wins Walter Yaciuk award

by Alex Karwowski
Published June 16, 2022
Former Gophers defenseman Pat Westrum earned a top honor from USA Hockey.
Williams Arena as seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

New face joins Gopher women’s basketball coaching staff

by Alex Karwowski, Sports Reporting Intern
Published June 13, 2022
Marwan Miller joins the women’s basketball team as the new assistant coach alongside head coach Lindsay Whalen.

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