The Minnesota Daily

NCAA leaves Gophers out in the cold

by Bob Wothe
Published May 5, 2005

Minnesota missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 12 years.

Loss to Ohio State hurts NCAA hopes

by Bob Wothe
Published May 2, 2005

The Gophers lost 4-0 on Friday to the Buckeyes in the Big Ten Tournament.

Women conclude season; men extend it

by Bob Wothe
Published April 29, 2005

Purdue swept the Gophers women, while the men beat Wisconsin 4-1.

Minnesota ends another difficult season with one eye trained on the future

by Bob Wothe
Published April 28, 2005

Minnesota's women's tennis coach Tyler Thomson sat on a bench between courts at Baseline Tennis Center, sweat rolling down his face as he gazed over the courts. Thomson had just finished a personal marathon...

Gophers hope near-miss can spur them at Big Tens

by Bob Wothe
Published April 26, 2005

Gophers hope near-miss can spur them at Big Tens

Gophers gain split after tough loss to fourth-ranked Illini at Baseline

by Bob Wothe
Published April 25, 2005

Minnesota lost 4-3 to powerhouse Illinois on Saturday and beat Purdue 6-1 Sunday.

Four wins in two duals? Gophers play host to top and bottom of Big Ten

by Bob Wothe
Published April 22, 2005

Minnesota men's tennis interim coach David Wheaton thinks his team is capable of turning in four wins this weekend. Never mind the fact that the Gophers (7-11, 4-4 Big Ten) play only two duals. "There's...

Gophers face prospect of a third one-win Big Ten finish in four seasons

by Bob Wothe
Published April 20, 2005

A frustrating regular season concludes this weekend with a pair of difficult duals.

Women steal first B-10 win

by Bob Wothe
Published April 18, 2005

Ida Malmberg's comeback win at No. 4 singles sealed a win over Penn State.

Women seek win at home

by Bob Wothe
Published April 15, 2005

It would be an understatement to say Minnesota's women's tennis team is glad to be returning to the Baseline Tennis Center. After all, the Gophers have lost four straight matches without truly being threatening...

Gophers hold off Jackrabbits 8-5

by Bob Wothe
Published April 14, 2005

Minnesota jumped out to a 7-1 lead before South Dakota State rallied late.

Wilkins travels his own path on and off the court

by Bob Wothe
Published April 13, 2005

Sion Wilkins might be the first American Indian to play a match in Division I tennis.

Makeshift lineups struggle to 1-2

by Bob Wothe
Published April 11, 2005

The Gophers lost to Wisconsin and Northwestern before beating No. 30 Rice.

Thomson emphasizes a very un-McEnroe style of play as Gophers women seek first Big Ten victory

by Bob Wothe
Published April 8, 2005

Gophers coach Tyler Thomson wants his players to keep their emotions in check.

Minnesota shines outdoors

by Bob Wothe
Published April 4, 2005

The Gophers finished off a solid weekend by beating Michigan State outside Sunday.

With mental game in mind, Gophers play host to pair of Michigan teams

by Bob Wothe
Published April 1, 2005

You don't have to look very hard to see that interim head coach David Wheaton has made an impact on Minnesota's men's tennis team. First, there's the obvious: All players now wear the same maroon shirts...

Webb’s transfer makes three who won’t be with team

by Bob Wothe
Published March 30, 2005

Minnesota's men's basketball team announced Tuesday that yet another player would not be with the program next year. Miles Webb, a 6-foot-3-inch freshman guard from Brooklyn Park, Minn., said in a statement...

Minnesota copes with the growing pains that come with such a young squad

by Bob Wothe
Published March 30, 2005

A trio of freshmen failed to close out a victory Sunday against Ohio State.

Pair won’t be with Gophers next year

by Bob Wothe
Published March 29, 2005

Minnesota's men's basketball team announced Monday that it will not have the services of two players who were expected to contribute next season. Gophers coach Dan Monson said in a statement that 7-foot...

Gophers upbeat after near-miss versus Buckeyes

by Bob Wothe
Published March 28, 2005

Minnesota's women's tennis team did everything but take home a victory Sunday. The Gophers led Ohio State 3-1 after sophomore Lindsay Risebrough put the finishing touches on an inspired comeback victory. But...

Thomson tries to instill toughness in his team

by Bob Wothe
Published March 25, 2005

On an end court at Baseline Tennis Center on Wednesday, Minnesota women's tennis coach Tyler Thomson diligently traded groundstrokes and volleys with junior Megan Steiger for at least an hour. "I'm tired,"...

Doubles spell trouble for Gophers’ chances

by Bob Wothe
Published March 24, 2005

Minnesota's second and third doubles teams are just 2-8 so far this season.

Four under 80 the key as Minnesota aims for the top half of the Big Ten

by Bob Wothe
Published March 22, 2005

The Gophers' fourth score has usually been their downfall. They look to change that.

Cyclones neutralize Grier

by Bob Wothe
Published March 21, 2005

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Minnesota men's basketball junior Vincent Grier didn't want to be asked about poor shooting Friday. After the Gophers lost 64-53 to Iowa State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament,...

Bag of tricks empty at long last

by Bob Wothe
Published March 21, 2005

Minnesota's marked year ended in a 64-53 loss to Iowa State in the first round.

Gophers loose entering Big Tens

by Bob Wothe
Published March 11, 2005

The team is confident, but some say an NCAA berth isn't locked up yet.

Grier named All-Big Ten; Hagen, Coleman honored

by Bob Wothe
Published March 9, 2005

Vincent Grier made the coaches' All-Big Ten first team and the media's second team.

Bye arrives not a moment too soon as Gophers ready for Big Ten Tournament

by Bob Wothe
Published March 8, 2005

The Gophers got their first full weekend off since the holiday break.

20-win fantasy becomes a reality

by Bob Wothe
Published March 3, 2005

Minnesota's 73-69 win Wednesday at Penn State also sealed its 10th Big Ten win.

Top-five finish done, more awaits

by Bob Wothe
Published March 2, 2005

The Gophers head to Penn State tonight with a chance to finish as high as third place.

Here’s to you, Mr. Robinson

by Bob Wothe
Published February 28, 2005

Senior Aaron Robinson keyed a crucial run for the second-straight game.

Minnesota heads to Purdue for Keady’s farewell

by Bob Wothe
Published February 25, 2005

Saturday is Purdue coach Gene Keady's final game at Mackey Arena after 25 years.

Seniors have their night vs. Iowa

by Bob Wothe
Published February 24, 2005

Minnesota won its eighth Big Ten game 65-57 largely thanks to its three seniors.

Junior carves out his Stamping grounds

by Bob Wothe
Published February 23, 2005

After a late start, J'son Stamper has provided Minnesota with vital rebounding.

Stamper shields Gophers’ bubble

by Bob Wothe
Published February 21, 2005

J'son Stamper saved Minnesota from a blown lead in a 52-50 win over Ohio State.

Boone given sixth year; Buckeyes come to town

by Bob Wothe
Published February 18, 2005

Gophers senior Adam Boone has been out the whole year with a torn biceps tendon.

Gophers can’t compete with State

by Bob Wothe
Published February 17, 2005

Michigan State never lost control in an 81-62 win Wednesday in East Lansing, Mich.

Gophers look to synergize offense at Michigan State

by Bob Wothe
Published February 16, 2005

Minnesota had just 12 assists and 32 baskets in its past two games - both losses.

NCAA berth slipping from Gophers’ grasp

by Bob Wothe
Published February 14, 2005

Minnesota needs to win four of its last five games to reach the 20-win plateau.

Twenty wins not quite 20/20 after 71-56 loss at Indiana

by Bob Wothe
Published February 14, 2005

Minnesota drops to 6-5 in the big ten

Indiana game is a chance to rebound after a letdown

by Bob Wothe
Published February 11, 2005

In every sport and at every level, there are invariably "sandwich" games. These are games that, as the name suggests, are sandwiched between two seemingly more- significant games. For Minnesota's men's...

Northwestern pulls 55-53 upset

by Bob Wothe
Published February 10, 2005

T.J. Parker's jump shot with 0.9 seconds left sent the Gophers to a suprise defeat.

NCAA expectations begin to materialize

by Bob Wothe
Published February 9, 2005

Taking care of teams such as Northwestern is a must, if Minnesota wants an NCAA berth.

Sheer Grier: Junior pelts Badgers

by Bob Wothe
Published February 7, 2005

Vincent Grier matched Wisconsin's 26 points in the second half of Minnesota's 60-50 win.

Rivalry takes back seat to postseason versus Wisconsin

by Bob Wothe
Published February 4, 2005

On Oct. 16, college basketball practices officially began at 12 a.m. all across the country, with many schools holding "Midnight Madness" extravaganzas for fans to meet the new team. Minnesota men's basketball...

Gophers win 71-54 in Ann Arbor

by Bob Wothe
Published February 3, 2005

Michigan's leading scorer, Dion Harris, was held to no points on 0-for-7 shooting.

Michigan game pivotal for bracketology equation

by Bob Wothe
Published February 2, 2005

A road win means a lot to a bubble team, and a loss to slumping Michigan would hurt.

Gophers overwhelmed 89-66 by Illinois’ top-ranked talent

by Bob Wothe
Published January 31, 2005

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - With 11:25 left in Saturday's game against Minnesota's men's basketball team, Illinois guard Dee Brown took some time out to toss a promotional T-shirt into the crowd. And why not - No....

No. 1 Illini true test for upstart Minnesota

by Bob Wothe
Published January 28, 2005

Minnesota's men's basketball team members stood facing the student section Wednesday at Williams Arena with wide smiles on their faces, clapping and singing the rouser in their typical post-game tradition. The...

Gophers do it again, down Indiana 70-65

by Bob Wothe
Published January 27, 2005

Vincent Grier struggled again, but the supporting cast was very supportive.

Seniors get theirs at last

by Bob Wothe
Published January 26, 2005

Not far-removed from their days on the pine, three seniors are finding their niches.

Michigan State controls Grier, Minnesota 69-55

by Bob Wothe
Published January 24, 2005

You might not have recognized Vincent Grier on Saturday if you didn't know his number. The junior forward on Minnesota's men's basketball team looked like a completely different person against Michigan...

Swagger returns as Gophers play host to Spartans on Saturday

by Bob Wothe
Published January 21, 2005

Senior center Jeff Hagen is day-to-day after spraining his left knee Wednesday.

Gophers persevere 60-56 over Ohio State

by Bob Wothe
Published January 20, 2005

Minnesota needed overtime but came back after losing a lead late in the game.

Gophers look to rectify offensive woes at Ohio State

by Bob Wothe
Published January 19, 2005

Minnesota shot 51.9 percent before the Big Ten season. Now, it's struggling.

Gophers squander chances at Iowa

by Bob Wothe
Published January 18, 2005

IOWA CITY, Iowa - Minnesota's men's basketball team had a genuine opportunity Saturday. The Gophers could have won their first nonvacated road game over a ranked team since 1985. They could have pushed...

Minnesota focusing on focusing vs. Chicago St.

by Bob Wothe
Published December 15, 2004

The Cougars come to Williams Arena for a 7 p.m. tipoff today against Minnesota.

Gophers talking about a top-five Big Ten finish after hanging tough early on

by Bob Wothe
Published December 14, 2004

Just more than a quarter of the way through its season, Minnesota's men's basketball team thinks it's time to raise its expectations. Even though the team has professed to being downright ugly in most...

Gophers wait until late yet again

by Bob Wothe
Published December 13, 2004

They needed another large run - this time 18-0 - to defeat Central Michigan.

Gophers grasping ‘mindset’ as Central Michigan visits

by Bob Wothe
Published December 10, 2004

Mindset: it's on the wrist of every Minnesota men's basketball player. Each letter on the maroon rubber band (similar to the popular "Live Strong" bands) has its own meaning - "M," for Minnesota; "I,"...

Minnesota shucks Cornhuskers 57-48

by Bob Wothe
Published December 9, 2004

Minnesota's men's basketball team simply would not give up Wednesday night. No matter the 17-2 run the team surrendered to Nebraska in the first half, allowing itself to fall into a 13-point hole. No matter...

Minnesota to play Nebraska on the road

by Bob Wothe
Published December 8, 2004

Tonight's game in Lincoln, Neb., is the Gophers' only true nonconference road game.

Gophers waver, but hold on 72-56

by Bob Wothe
Published December 6, 2004

It seemed like a bad dream for Minnesota's men's basketball team Saturday; it couldn't be happening again. Just four days after the team blew a 14-point lead to Florida State and lost 70-69, it looked...

Holy Cross visits leaderless Gophers

by Bob Wothe
Published December 3, 2004

Cars veered all over the Williams Arena parking lot Thursday, facing all different directions and trying to communicate who would lead the way. Minnesota's men's basketball team was departing for practice...

Seminoles steal one at the Barn

by Bob Wothe
Published December 1, 2004

The Gophers lost 70-69 after leading by 14 with just more than seven minutes left.

Florida State comes to Williams Arena

by Bob Wothe
Published November 30, 2004

Minnesota is viewing this game as a chance to get on track after two tough losses.

Near-upset of Tide highlights tournament

by Bob Wothe
Published November 29, 2004

Minnesota finished fifth in the Great Alaska Shootout in Anchorage, going 1-2.

Gophers looking at cleaning the glass as key to progress

by Bob Wothe
Published November 24, 2004

Minnesota's men's basketball team will readily admit it is not going to win a shootout-style game. That is why the Gophers have placed such an emphasis on rebounding early this season. Along with preaching...

Minnesota downs Lipscomb 83-66 to open season

by Bob Wothe
Published November 22, 2004

It wasn't pretty, but Minnesota's men's basketball team put a tally in the right column Sunday. The Gophers (1-0) defeated Lipscomb 83-66 by holding the Bisons (0-1) to just 45.1 percent shooting despite...

Minnesota opens season Sunday vs. Lipscomb

by Bob Wothe
Published November 19, 2004

The building process continues as the regular season commences for Minnesota's men's basketball team Sunday. But the quality competition is still to come. The Gophers open their nonconference schedule...

Freshman Tollackson packs it in for Gophers’ new-look inside game

by Bob Wothe
Published November 18, 2004

Spencer Tollackson said he couldn't pass up the chance to play at Williams Arena.

Gophers molding identities

by Bob Wothe
Published November 16, 2004

After two games, Minnesota's men's basketball team is exactly where it was two games ago - winless, with a record of 0-0. The games were against Division II St. Cloud State and Division III St. Thomas,...

Women swimmers looking to move up one spot at a time

by Bob Wothe
Published November 16, 2004

Minnesota's women's swimming and diving team has gotten off to a strong 2-0 start, and coach Kelly Kremer said the Gophers are planning on more success the rest of the season. "We're looking for a lot...

Minnesota beats Huskies 81-58 in final exhibition

by Bob Wothe
Published November 15, 2004

J'son Stamper had a solid debut with 13 points and four boards in 12 minutes.

Huskies are final tune-up

by Bob Wothe
Published November 12, 2004

Junior college transfer J'son Stamper could make his Minnesota debut tonight.

Coleman turning up the volume as Gophers’ leader

by Bob Wothe
Published November 9, 2004

Minnesota will rely on the Boston College transfer to carry the bulk of its offense.

Gophers makes quick and easy work of D-III Tommies

by Bob Wothe
Published November 8, 2004

Players said they were encouraged by the Gophers' first exhibition game.

Gophers open exhibition season Saturday versus Tommies

by Bob Wothe
Published November 5, 2004

Coach Dan Monson said the game will be important for putting together a lineup.

Looking for something to (re)build on

by Bob Wothe
Published November 4, 2004

The Gophers must make due this season without their top six players from last year.

Soccer beats SDSU to end season 8-10

by Bob Wothe
Published November 1, 2004

Goalkeeper Marni Prall scored the first goal of her career after starting at forward.

Winning end would give Gophers a kick

by Bob Wothe
Published October 29, 2004

With no Big Ten Tournament bid, Minnesota is playing for pride tonight.

Men’s swimming and diving attempts to exact revenge in Gainesville

by Bob Wothe
Published October 29, 2004

Minnesota's men's swimming and diving team heads to Florida to take on the Gators at 7 p.m. tonight in an early-season matchup of two of the nation's top teams. Last year, the Gators narrowly defeated...

Punchless offense short-circuits season

by Bob Wothe
Published October 26, 2004

One play appropriately sums up the entire year for Minnesota's soccer team. Early in their 4-0 loss to Ohio State on Oct. 15, the Gophers had a chance to bring the game within one, and turn the momentum...

As season closes, so do Gophers

by Bob Wothe
Published October 25, 2004

Minnesota's soccer team is doing something now that it has struggled to do all year - finish. The Gophers (7-10-0, 2-8-0 Big Ten) beat North Dakota State 3-1 Sunday at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium and...

Women’s golf team finishes 20th out of 23 at Lady Paladin Invitational in S.C.

by Bob Wothe
Published October 25, 2004

Senior Terra Petsinger was the Gophers' top finisher, tying for 18th place.

Gophers wrap up another trying conference season

by Bob Wothe
Published October 22, 2004

Today's game at Iowa is an opportunity for Minnesota to finish at .500 (4-4) on the road.

Women’s golf resumes tune-ups in South Carolina

by Bob Wothe
Published October 22, 2004

The swimming and diving teams and men's basketball team will also hold events.

Injury issue compounds depth issue for Gophers

by Bob Wothe
Published October 20, 2004

Minnesota has taken a redshirt off a freshman and played the hurt to cope.

Gophers see positives in defeat

by Bob Wothe
Published October 18, 2004

While Minnesota's soccer team showed how far it still has to come in Friday night's loss to Ohio State, the team showed the potential coach Mikki Denney Wright has seen all season in a hard-fought loss...

Team welcomes two elites

by Bob Wothe
Published October 15, 2004

Coach Mikki Denney Wright calls the Lions-Buckeyes combo the toughest ever.

Gophers’ Moench a one-year sparkplug

by Bob Wothe
Published October 12, 2004

A transfer after three seasons at Creighton, Regina Moench's offense is imperative.

Pair of wins breaks pair of streaks

by Bob Wothe
Published October 11, 2004

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Minnesota's soccer team hasn't had a weekend like this in more than four years. The Gophers (5-8-0, 1-6-0 Big Ten) swept two games in a weekend road trip for the first time since October...

Minnesota will face a talented field at Head of the Rock regatta

by Bob Wothe
Published October 8, 2004

Iowa and Wisconsin are among the more-than-60 different teams in Rockford, Ill.

Gophers travel to Wisconsin for a pair

by Bob Wothe
Published October 8, 2004

Wins have been scarce for Minnesota's soccer team, but there has certainly been no shortage of positive attitude. Staying true to form, the Gophers said they are excited more than ever to get back on the...

Freshmen are bright spot in Gophers’ ongoing skid

by Bob Wothe
Published October 5, 2004

You'd think it would be tough to stay positive after seven straight losses, but Minnesota soccer coach Mikki Denney Wright has found a way. It's all about the freshmen, she said. "We're on a four-year...

Gophers wrap up tuneup weekend at 3-1

by Bob Wothe
Published October 4, 2004

Minnesota ended its short fall season in a split with Concordia-St. Paul on Saturday.

Gophers kick off fall season in style with doubleheader romp

by Bob Wothe
Published October 1, 2004

Minnesota shut out Wisconsin-Superior by a combined score of 16-0 in two games.

Gophers bring host of bad streaks into weekend road trip

by Bob Wothe
Published October 1, 2004

After a brief two-game home stint, Minnesota's soccer team is back on the road again, looking to break a few streaks. The Gophers are currently in the midst of a school-record five-match losing streak...

Denney Wright: blast from the past

by Bob Wothe
Published September 30, 2004

First-year coach Mikki Denney Wright comes from a better era of Gophers soccer.

Gophers stumble in weekend losses

by Bob Wothe
Published September 27, 2004

After its third straight 1-0 loss, Minnesota soccer coach Mikki Denney Wright said her team has to work on just one thing this week: rest. "We worked on finishing and finishing (offensively) all last week,"...