The Gophers knew for a while they would move to the Big Ten conference next season. The only question was which team they would open Big Ten play against. Minnesota announced Wednesday that it will face...

The cold temperatures and wintry mix that fell in Minneapolis on Wednesday forced the cancelation of both the Gophers baseball and softball games. The baseball team was scheduled to play Division III St....

The Gophers softball team has won 30 games for the third straight season after taking two of three from Ohio State during the weekend. It’s the first time since 2002-04 that the Gophers have won...

Minnesota (28-15, 9-5 Big Ten) swept Iowa State in a doubleheader Wednesday in Ames, Iowa. The Gophers won the first game 12-6 and the second game 13-1. The Gophers are 5-0 in home games that have been...

Perhaps lost in the breath of fresh air at the Gophers’ new Siebert Field was the fact that Minnesota’s weather, even in April, can be treacherous. The weather forced the Gophers to cancel...

The Gophers softball team fell back to earth Tuesday after flying high to start the Big Ten season. Minnesota (26-15, 9-5 Big Ten) was swept by Nebraska in a doubleheader Tuesday in Lincoln, Neb. The Huskers...

Awful weather has forced the Gophers softball team to be flexible early in the Big Ten season. Minnesota will play Nebraska on Tuesday in a doubleheader that was scheduled to take place last week before...

Two more Gophers hockey players decided during the weekend to sign professional contracts and forego their senior season. Junior forward Erik Haula signed an entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild...

The Gophers softball team will make its first appearance in front of its hometown fans nearly two months into the season. Minnesota (21-12, 4-2 Big Ten) will host Wisconsin in a three-game series this...

Nate Schmidt was one of the few undrafted players on this year’s Gophers squad. On Tuesday, he also became the first underclassman to declare he won’t be wearing maroon and gold next season. The...

Gophers vs. Yale 1 p.m.  Van Andel Arena (Grand Rapids, Mich.) TV: ESPNU, Radio: ESPN 1500 AM Minnesota lines  Kyle Rau - Nick Bjugstad - Nate Condon Sam Warning - Erik Haula - Zach Budish  Tom...

The Gophers softball team continued its hot streak and started its Big Ten season in grand fashion over the weekend. Minnesota (20-10) swept Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, to open its Big Ten season. The Gophers...

The Gophers played a stretch of games this season without freshman defenseman Mike Reilly because of the World Juniors Tournament. Next season, the tournament will cause them to compete without their head...

No. 1 Gophers vs. Colorado College  7 p.m. Xcel Energy Center  TV: FSN Radio: ESPN 1500 AM Minnesota lines Kyle Rau - Nick Bjugstad - Christian Isackson Sam Warning - Erik Haula - Zach Budish  A.J....

No. 2 Gophers vs. Bemidji State 7 p.m.  Mariucci Arena  TV: FSN, Radio: ESPN 1500 AM Minnesota lines Kyle Rau - Nick Bjugstad - Christian Isackson  Nate Condon - Erik Haula - Zach Budish  Tom...

The Gophers outshot Bemidji State 51-18 on Friday, but they needed a goal by Kyle Rau in overtime to get the win. Minnesota defeated the Beavers 2-1 in overtime in the opener of a three-game Western Collegiate...

It’s always hard to end a team’s season, and Bemidji State proved that old adage true this weekend. The Gophers completed a sweep of Bemidji State in the first round of the WCHA playoffs Saturday,...

No. 2 Gophers vs. Bemidji State  7 p.m.  Mariucci Arena TV: FSN, Radio: ESPN 1500 AM Minnesota lines Kyle Rau - Nick Bjugstad - Christian Isackson  Nate Condon - Erik Haula - Zach Budish  Tom...

The Gophers softball team has a lot of youth seeing time at many positions, but a veteran holds one of the most important spots — catcher. Senior Kari Dorle behind the plate is a familiar sight to...

Tyler Walker didn’t wait very long to show what she was capable of as a freshman. She had her first hit, run, RBI, home run and stolen base in her first collegiate game. She didn’t let up after...

The Gophers gave fans a view of both of their sides this weekend. They showed they could be a team that makes an early exit from the NCAA tournament or a team that can win it all. No. 2 Minnesota (22-7-5,...

Junior Sara Moulton looks like she’s trying to raise the bar even higher after impressive freshman and sophomore campaigns. Against Middle Tennessee State on Friday, Moulton became the first Gophers...

No. 2 Gophers vs. No. 10 Denver 7 p.m.  Mariucci Arena  Minnesota lines Kyle Rau - Nick Bjugstad - Christian Isackson Sam Warning - Erik Haula - Zach Budish Nate Condon - Travis Boyd - Seth...

No. 2 Gophers vs. No. 10 Denver 7 p.m. Mariucci Arena Minnesota lines Kyle Rau – Nick Bjugstad – Zach Budish Sam Warning – Erik Haula – Nate Condon AJ Michaelson – Christian...

The Gophers have had problems recently with following up impressive Friday night games with subpar Saturday ones. That shouldn’t be a problem this weekend, because it will be difficult for Minnesota...

Junior Sara Moulton threw a no-hitter in a win last Sunday for the Gophers. She almost had to in order to secure the victory. The Gophers scattered six hits in defeating Albany 1-0, but they struggled...