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Minnesota players charge onto the field before the start of the Gophers season opener against UNLV on Thursday at TCF Bank Stadium.

Vereen avoids NFL draft hype, climbs draft boards

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 8, 2014
Brock Vereen has done everything in his power to drown the NFL draft hype.

Report: University could renovate Mariucci Arena

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 1, 2014

Gophers athletics director Norwood Teague announced his $190 million plan for new athletics facilities last July, but according to a Star Tribune report released Thursday, there could be more renovations...

Minnesota running back Rodrick Williams Jr. scampers for a 37-yard touchdown run against Western Illinois Sept. 14 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Williams shines with hopes of a comeback

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 15, 2014
Running back Rodrick Williams missed half of last season after a foot injury.

Reports: Ellenson intends to transfer at season’s end

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 14, 2014

Minnesota sophomore Wally Ellenson made news in late Februrary when he announced his decision to leave the Gophers basketbball program to pursue a full-time collegiate career in track.  Now, it appears...

Minnesota high jumper Wally Ellenson practices at Bierman Field on April 30, 2013.

Ellenson, Yedoni both win titles in Arizona

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 14, 2014
The Gophers won four event crowns on the women’s side this weekend.

Gophers take third in Iowa

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 14, 2014
Jose Mendez also finished third in the individual competition.

Gophers finish tied for sixth

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 9, 2014
Banchalee Theinthong led Minnesota with an aggregate 1-over par.

Courter returns from injury, leads team

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 3, 2014
Julia Courter was forced out of last season after she had wrist surgery.

Teague denies $70 million practice facility

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 28, 2014

Minnesota athletics director Norwood Teague denied the Star Tribune report that the University will break ground on a new $70 million football practice facility. Teague spoke to members of the media after...

Northwestern players could unionize

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 27, 2014
The National Labor Relations Board ruled in favor of the players Wednesday.
Minnesotas Jon Trasamar plays Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, at the Edina Country Club.

Mendez leads Gophers to second place

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 26, 2014
Jose Mendez tied for first individually with an impressive score of 3-under par.
Minnesotas Jose Mendez plays at the season-opening Gopher Invitational at Windsong Farm Golf Club on Sept. 8.

Minnesota sits alone in fourth after Monday

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 25, 2014
Gophers freshman Jose Mendez led the Gophers with a 2-under par.
Minnesota junior Jack Hamburg plays against Nebraska at Baseline Tennis Center on Sunday during a doubles match. Doubles tandem Jack Hamburg and Mathieu Froment have reached No. 16 in the country with a nine-match winning streak this season.

Gophers men, women blow past Nebraska

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 24, 2014

The Gophers men’s tennis team hadn’t played a home match in nearly a month. It was a clear Sunday afternoon, and the team was happy to be home. Minnesota, back at the Baseline Tennis Center...

Penn State guard Tim Frazier dribbles the ball during the game against the Gophers on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014.

Gophers need to stop Frazier, Penn State

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 6, 2014
Penn State star Tim Frazier is back after an Achilles tear spoiled his 2012-13 season.

Gophers’ depth fuels their success

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 6, 2014
Minnesota is a combined 30-6 at No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6 singles.
Minnesotas Jon Trasamar plays Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, at the Edina Country Club.

Gophers take first at Del Walker Classic

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 5, 2014
Minnesota shot an even-par 280 on Tuesday and won by one stroke.
Minnesota junior Mathieu Froment plays doubles against Drake at the Baseline Tennis Center on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014.

Minnesota men, women beat Wisconsin

by Dane Mizutani
Published March 3, 2014
The Gophers won 5-2 on the men’s side and 4-3 on the women’s side.
Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill expresses his discontent with a review of a Gophers touchdown against Wisconsin on Oct. 20, 2012.

Kill speaks after signing new deal

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 25, 2014
There are clauses in the new contract that address Jerry Kill’s health issues.
University of Minnesota head football coach Jerry Kill discusses his football career in his office Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013.

Gophers extend Kill’s contract

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 24, 2014
The head football coach will stay five more seasons and make $2.1 million next year.

Gophers place focus on doubles point

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 20, 2014
Minnesota has dropped only one doubles point this entire season.
Minnesotas Jessika Mozia returns the ball against Montana on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the Baseline Tennis Center.

Minnesota splits weekend matches

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 17, 2014
The Gophers lost their first Big Ten match on the men’s side this weekend.

Minnesota comes in fifth at Big Ten Match Play

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 17, 2014
Jon Trasamar won three times over the weekend to pace the Gophers.

Vikings sign Lawrence

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 12, 2014
Simoni Lawrence played linebacker for the Gophers in 2008 and 2009.
Carmen Laguna practices putting Tuesday at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights, Minn. A native of Spain, Laguna is one of three international golfers on this year’s team.

Minnesota finishes fifth in Florida

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 12, 2014
Carmen Laguna and Emie Peronnin led the team with a final score of 216.
Minnesota doubles partners Mathieu Froment and Jack Hamburg celebrate after a victory in a match against Tulsa at Baseline on Friday.

Gophers lose two straight, aim to rebound

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 10, 2014
Minnesota fell 4-3 to Tulsa on Friday and 4-3 to Harvard on Saturday.

Gophers aim to continue home success

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 6, 2014
Minnesota is 17-3 at Baseline Tennis Center over the last two seasons.

Signing Day Central: Gophers ink No. 1 recruit Jones

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 5, 2014

There really haven't been any surprises on National Signing Day for the Gophers. Still, that doesn't mean there hasn't been a shortage of excitement on the recruiting front. Minnesota locked...

Minnesotas Leandro Toledo sits on the courts at the Baseline Tennis Center on Monday morning. Toledo has assumed he No. 1 singles position for the Gophers this season.

Toledo takes reins as No. 1 singles player

by Dane Mizutani
Published February 4, 2014
Leandro Toledo has lost only one match to start the spring season.

Gophers recruit Ragnow chooses Arkansas

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 31, 2014
The four-star recruit announced his decision Friday at Chanhassen High School.

Nelson to enroll at Rutgers to continue career

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 30, 2014
Philip Nelson said he wants to play for an offense that passes more.

Former Gophers QB headed to Rutgers

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 29, 2014
Philip Nelson left the Minnesota football program earlier this month and will enroll at Rutgers.
Sophomore Jessika Mozia returns the ball against North Dakota at Baseline on Sunday.

Minnesota’s women’s dominate weekend slate

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 27, 2014
The Gophers men’s team split a pair of matches.
Minnesotas Jack Hamburg returns a shot against Purdue on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Baseline Tennis Center.

Minnesota led by upperclassmen

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 23, 2014
The Gophers lost their first match of the season 4-1 to Oklahoma State.
Minnesota quarterback Philip Nelson avoids a tackle on Saturday Oct. 26 versus Nebraska at TCF Bank Stadium.

Nelson announces he will transfer

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 21, 2014
Mitch Leidner is now the odds-on favorite to call the shots next season.
Minnesota guard Malik Smith looks for a pass in the game against Montana on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, at Williams Arena.

Gophers fall to Michigan State in overtime

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 11, 2014
The Spartans outscored Minnesota 16-4 in the overtime session.
Sophomore forward Kyle Rau skates against Minnesota State on Nov. 2 at Mariucci Arena.

Minnesota falls to Colgate in Mariucci Classic

by Dane Mizutani
Published January 3, 2014
The Gophers will play RPI in the consolation game Saturday night.
Connor Cosgrove, a member of the University of Minnesota football team, was diagnosed with leukemia in September 2010. Cosgrove will have his final chemotherapy treatment Friday.

Cosgrove finishes chemotherapy

by Dane Mizutani
Published December 11, 2013
Diagnosed with leukemia in 2010, Connor Cosgrove is starting fresh.

Alum to raise funds for athletics complex

by Dane Mizutani
Published December 10, 2013
Lou Nanne will help drum up interest in the $190 million project.
The Gopher mens hockey team celebrates forward Seth Ambrozs game winning goal with seconds left in the game against Wisconsin, Saturday evening at Mariucci Arena.

Gophers sweep Wisconsin in first Big Ten weekend

by Dane Mizutani
Published December 2, 2013
Junior forward Seth Ambroz had four goals, including two game-winners, in the series.
Minnesota defensive lineman Rashede Hageman moves to tackle a Hawkeye Saturday Sept. 28, 2013 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Gophers stumble in season finale

by Dane Mizutani
Published December 2, 2013
Minnesota limited Michigan State but couldn’t score on offense.
University of Minnesota head football coach Jerry Kill discusses his football career in his office Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013.

Still coaching: Kill’s battle with seizures

by Dane Mizutani
Published November 20, 2013
The head coach’s seizures follow him on and off the field.

U officials, athletes testify in Brenny trial

by Dane Mizutani
Published November 14, 2013
The discrimination trial continued Thursday.
Gophers players celebrate after beating Penn State 24-10 on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium. It was the fourth straight Big Ten win for Minnesota.

Gophers bowl past Penn State

by Dane Mizutani
Published November 11, 2013
Minnesota ran the ball effectively and made critical plays on defense.

Halftime: Gophers lead Penn State 24-10

by Dane Mizutani
Published November 9, 2013

Minnesota leads Penn State 24-10 at halftime in part to a strong first-half performance from sophomore quarterback Philip Nelson.  The Gophers have gone to the air a little more than usual in the...

Minnesota forward Kelly Terry controls the puck against Minnesota State-Mankato on Friday at Ridder Arena.

Gophers dominate in sweep of Mavericks

by Dane Mizutani
Published November 4, 2013
Minnesota moved to 10-0-0 this year with a pair of wins over the weekend.
Minnesota guard Rachel Banham pushes though Illinois defense Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Williams Arena.

Banham leads Minnesota in exhibition

by Dane Mizutani
Published November 4, 2013
Rachel Banham had 21 points, and Amanda Zahui B. scored 14 points.

Women wrap up fall season with fifth-place finish

by Dane Mizutani
Published October 30, 2013
The Gophers will take a break until their next meet in February 2014.

Nelson, Cobb pace squad to signature win

by Dane Mizutani
Published October 28, 2013
Philip Nelson and David Cobb led a well-balanced run attack in the game.
Minnesota senior Derek Toomey swims in the mens 100-yard freestyle against Arizona State on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, at the University Aquatic Center.

Minnesota has a strong showing against Badgers

by Dane Mizutani
Published October 21, 2013
The Gophers won both the men’s and women’s contests in Madison, Wis.
Minnesota athletics director Norwood Teague announces that head football coach Jerry Kill will take a leave to continue focusing on his epilepsy treatment on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 at TCF Bank Stadium. Tracy Claeys will serve as the acting head coach in Kills absence.

Kill takes leave to manage epilepsy

by Dane Mizutani
Published October 14, 2013
Head coach Jerry Kill hasn’t rejoined the team since a seizure last week.
Minnesota senior Derek Toomey swims in the mens 100-yard freestyle on Saturday at the University Aquatic Center.

Women dominate, men fall to ranked Florida

by Dane Mizutani
Published October 14, 2013
Minnesota split the weekend at the University Aquatic Center.

Macura chooses Xavier over Gophers, Creighton

by Dane Mizutani
Published September 10, 2013

J.P. Macura, of Lakeville North High School, committed to Xavier earlier this afternoon. Macura, a four-star recruit, according to Rivals.com, announced the news via his Twitter account.  He is a...

Gophers suspend freshman Guertler indefinitely

by Dane Mizutani
Published September 1, 2013

The Gophers' men's hockey team will suspend incoming freshman Gabe Guertler indefinitely for a violation of team rules, the team announced Sunday. This suspension will be re-evaluated in November,...

Former Gophers forward Nick Bjugstad and New York Islanders left wing Eric Boulton play during the Defending the Blue Line charity game on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at Ridder Arena.

Stars gather to defend blue line

by Dane Mizutani
Published August 7, 2013
More than 30 current NHL players, hockey prospects and U.S. military members helped raise $50,000 to fund youth hockey costs for military families.
Former Gophers quarterback MarQueis Gray participates in the San Francisco 49ers training camp. Gray has played mostly tight end through the first two weeks of training camp.

Gray shifts focus at 49ers training camp

by Dane Mizutani
Published August 7, 2013
The ex-Gophers QB said most of his reps have come as a tight end.
Gophers defensive back Brock Vereen addresses the media at the Big Ten media days in Chicago on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

Vereen emerges from brother’s shadow into leader

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 31, 2013
Senior safety Brock Vereen will lead the Gophers’ secondary in 2013.
University football coach Jerry Kill addresses the press at the Big Ten media days in Chicago on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

[Photo] Kill aims to continue third-year magic

Published July 31, 2013

University football coach Jerry Kill addresses the press at the Big Ten media days in Chicago on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

University football coach Jerry Kill addresses the press at the Big Ten media days in Chicago on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

[Photo] Kill, players raise bar for 2013

Published July 25, 2013

University football coach Jerry Kill addresses the press at the Big Ten media days in Chicago on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

Crawford-Tufts drops football for track

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 29, 2013

Gophers wide receiver Devin Crawford-Tufts has decided to leave the football team and pursue a collegiate track career. Crawford-Tufts was a member of both the football team and the track and field team...

Blake Wheeler signs six-year, $33 million extension

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 29, 2013

Blake Wheeler has starred for the Winnipeg Jets organization throughout his NHL career, and the former Gophers offensive-minded forward was rewarded over the weekend. Wheeler signed a six-year, $33 million...

Minnesota tourney to unite former WCHA teams

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 24, 2013
The annual event, which the Gophers will host, is in its naming phase.
Ashley Steenvoorden practices with her former team Friday morning at the University Aquatic Center.  Steenvoorden recently won silver in the 1,500-meter freestyle and bronze in the 800 freestyle at the World University Games in Russia.

Steenvoorden shows growth at third international stint

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 24, 2013
Former Gophers swimmer Ashley Steenvoorden won two medals at the World University Games in Russia.

Two Gophers join lawsuit against NCAA

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 24, 2013

Senior tight end Moses Alipate and senior wide receiver Victor Keise have made a minimal impact on the field in their Gophers careers. Last week they made a huge splash off of it. Alipate and Keise were...

Gophers to face Syracuse in first round of Maui Invitational

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 17, 2013

A matchup between the names Boeheim and Pitino will catch eyes of college basketball fans at the start of the next season. However, it'll be Richard Pitino, the son of  legendary head coach Rick...

Blackhawks defenseman and former Gopher hockey player Nick Leddy holds the Stanley Cup on July 12, 2013, at Mariucci Arena. Leddy brought the cup to various locations around the Twins Cities area during his two days with the trophy.

Leddy shares Stanley Cup with state

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 17, 2013
The ex-Gophers player won the trophy last month with Chicago.
Former Gopher forward Eric Haula skates during a development camp scrimmage with the Minnesota Wild on July 11, 2013, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. In April, Haula left the Gophers and signed a two year contract with the Wild.

Haula impresses at Wild development camp

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 16, 2013
Former Gophers player Erik Haula has a good chance to play his first NHL minutes next season for the Minnesota Wild.
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Keith Ballard covers Minnesota Wilds center Kyle Brodziak in an NHL hockey game Thursday at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Ballard returns home after eight NHL seasons

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 10, 2013
Ex-Gophers player Keith Ballard signed a two-year deal with the Wild on July 4.
Wisconsin Playground guard Rashad Vaughn plays at the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League tournament Sunday, May 26, 2013, at the High Performance Academy in Eagan, Minn.

Vaughn chooses Findlay Prep for senior season

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 10, 2013
Rashad Vaughn is ranked the No. 7 player in the nation for the 2014 class.
Minnesota middle blocker Tori Dixon spikes during a game against North Dakota State Monday at the Sports Pavilion. Dixon had 15 kills with two aces and threes block assists.

Dixon embraces Team USA experience

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 10, 2013
Tori Dixon will be one of the leaders for the Gophers next season.
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Incoming freshman turns from draft to Gophers

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 3, 2013
Tommy Vannelli will join Minnesota next season after being drafted 47th.
Minnesotas Derek Toomey swims in the mens 100-yard breaststroke during the Minnesota Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the University Aquatic Center.

Five Gophers prepare for World University Games

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 3, 2013
The prestigious event will be held in Kazan, Russia, on July 6-17.

Vannelli leads group of Gophers in 2013 NHL draft

by Dane Mizutani
Published July 1, 2013

Gophers incoming freshmen Tommy Vannelli, Taylor Cammarata, Hudson Fasching, and Michael Brodzinski were all selected in the 2013 NHL Draft at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.  Vannelli was taken...

Gophers linebacker Edwards kicked off team

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 26, 2013

Gophers linebacker Lamonte Edwards was kicked off the team for a violation of team rules, a University of Minnesota spokesperson confirmed Wednesday afternoon.  Edwards was arrested after an iPhone...

Wisconsin Playground Elite guard Rashad Vaughn plays at the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League tournament Sunday, May 26, 2013, at the High Performance Academy in Eagan, Minn.

Vaughn chooses prep school, keeps Gophers in the mix

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 26, 2013
Rashad Vaughn, one of the nation's top recruits for 2014, won't return to Robbinsdale Cooper High School next season.
Former Gophers middle blocker Lauren Gibbemeyer, right,  celebrates a key point for the U.S. versus Argentina.

Gibbemeyer excels after college, preps for Olympics

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 26, 2013

Lauren Gibbemeyer stands at 6 feet 2 inches and certainly looks the part as an intimidating force on the volleyball court. Then she opens her mouth.  “I was terrified of her at first,”...

** ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS AUG. 20 - 21 ** Southern Illinois University-Carbondale head football coach Jerry Kill talks with his players following practice on the campus, Carbondale, Ill., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005. Kill has lead his football team to back-to-back 10-2 seasons and the Salukis were ranked atop the Division 1-AA for several weeks last year and are again favored to win the conference and vie for their first national title in 22 years. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)

Change in culture aids Gophers’ academic turnaround

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 20, 2013
Minnesota posted one of the best Academic Progress Rate scores in NCAA history for the 2011-12 season.
Former Gopher Stephanie Price runs around Lake Calhoun on June 17, 2013, in Minneapolis.

Ex-running star dreams bigger

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 19, 2013
Stephanie Price will run a half marathon a year after graduating.
Camper Aj Mazzucchi, 11, tackles a weighted bag during one of a series of football camps for youth which were hosted by Jerry Kill at TCF Stadium on Monday June 17th, 2013.

Kill’s camps educate, influence youth

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 19, 2013
Coach Jerry Kill and his staff host camps throughout June and July.
Former Minnesota pitcher Drew Ghelfi throws the ball against NDSU on March 27, 2013 at the Metrodome.

With draft, Ghelfi fulfills dream in surprise fashion

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 19, 2013
Gophers pitcher Drew Ghelfi was taken late in the 2013 MLB draft.

Kill talks offseason progress

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 17, 2013
The Gophers are entering their third year under Jerry Kill, who has made decent progress so far.

Malik Smith close to gaining eligibility after APR report released

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 12, 2013

Florida International University transfer guard Malik Smith has moved a step closer to gaining immediate eligibility this upcoming season for the Gophers after the NCAA released its annual APR report. Transfer...

Musician and Minnesota wrestler Joel Bauman rehearses in the studio on Monday, June 10, 2013, in Minneapolis. By performing music under his own name and identifying himself as a Minnesota wrestler, Bauman was ruled ineligible to compete by the NCAA this past season.

Bauman chooses music, preps album

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 12, 2013
The Gophers wrestler is risking his eligibility to pursue his passion.
Pitcher Tom Windle throws a strike on Friday, April 5, 2013, against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Siebert Field.

MLB draft turns best friends into rivals

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 12, 2013
Former Gophers pitchers Tom Windle and DJ Snelten were drafted by rival MLB organizations.

Snelten drafted in the ninth round by San Francisco Giants

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 7, 2013

Gophers junior pitcher DJ Snelten was selected in the ninth round of the 2013 MLB draft Friday by the San Francisco Giants. He heard the news with a group of six or seven of his immediate family members...

DJ Snelten pitches during Saturday evenings game against The Citadel at the Metrodome.  The Gophers had a shutout victory with a score of 3-0.

Junior enters draft with better discipline

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 5, 2013
D.J. Snelten will likely be picked in the first 10 rounds of the MLB draft.
Mounds View High School senior Max Knutson pitches to Roseville Area High School on May 25, 2013, at Midway Stadium in St. Paul.

High-schoolers prepare for draft

by Dane Mizutani
Published June 4, 2013
Two top Minnesota players signed with Nebraska, but they could go pro after the MLB draft.
Minnesota softball head coach Jessica Allister, right, volunteer assistant Dannie Skrove and pitching coach Piper Ritter coach in the dugout on May 5, 2013 against Indiana. Arriving three years ago, Allister has helped the Gophers win over 30 games in their last three seasons.

Coach Allister leads Gophers’ turnaround in third season

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 29, 2013
Minnesota made an NCAA regional for the first time in 10 years.
Minnesota senior Rok Bonin returns a shot against Boise State on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the Baseline Tennis Center.

Bonin’s career ends with first-round NCAA loss

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 24, 2013
Senior Rok Bonin was the fifth-winningest player in Gophers history.
Minnesota senior Rok Bonin returns a shot against Boise State on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at the Baseline Tennis Center.

Bonin set for NCAA finale

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 9, 2013
Senior Rok Bonin, whose identical twin also plays tennis, will lead the Gophers into the NCAA tournament.
Architecture junior Jordan Dalluge lifts Monday, May 6, 2013, at the University Recreational Center. Dalluge has been training since September for the Mr. & Ms. Natural Minnesota Bodybuilding show in Bloomington on May 11.

U student Dalluge shows balance as bodybuilder

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 7, 2013
Jordan Dalluge will compete in an amateur show this Saturday.

Gophers to face VCU

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 2, 2013

The Gophers can’t seem to escape connections to athletics director Norwood Teague. Minnesota’s men’s tennis team will face Virginia Commonwealth, Teague’s former school, in the...

Men’s tennis draws VCU in first round of NCAA tournament

by Dane Mizutani
Published May 1, 2013

The Gophers can't seem to escape connections to athletics director Norwood Teague. Minnesota's men's tennis team will face Virginia Commonwealth, Teague's former school, in the first round...

Minnesota sophomore Leandro Toledo plays an opponent from Drake University at the ITA Central Regional Championship on Sunday.

Men fall in Big Ten semifinals, eye NCAAs

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 29, 2013
The women’s season ended in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.
Minnesotas Jessika Mozia returns the ball against Montana on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the Baseline Tennis Center.

Youth fills void for women’s team

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 25, 2013
Two underclassmen have helped the Gophers amid a tough season.
Gophers assistant womens tennis coach Whitney Taney cheers on her players Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Baseline Tennis Center. Taney, who went 166-0 during her career at Edina High School, was promoted to assistant coach this season.

Assistant brings hometown swagger back to the Gophers

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 23, 2013
Whitney Taney went undefeated in her six years at Edina High School.
Doron Muravnik returns a ball Friday, April 19, 2013, at Baseline Tennis Center. The Gophers were defeated 6-1 by No. 14 Nebraska.

Men roll into postseason

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 22, 2013
The women lost two more matches in the last regular-season weekend.

Men, women bring different goals into final regular-season weekend

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 18, 2013
The men’s team can secure a spot in the NCAA tournament with a successful weekend.
Minnesotas Jack Hamburg returns a hit from Purdue Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Baseline Tennis Center.

Men bolster NCAA résumé with two wins

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 15, 2013
Minnesota has dropped only two Big Ten matches all season.

Freshman settles into lineup 4,000 miles from home

by Dane Mizutani
Published April 11, 2013
German native Ruben Weber plays No. 6 singles for the Gophers.

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