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Hope Brandner stands on base during the Women's College World Series on May 30.

‘We made history this year’: Minnesota’s softball season ends with loss to Washington

by Erik Nelson
Published June 2, 2019
Junior Hope Brandner takes a swing at bat on Wednesday, May 29.

Softball Preview: Gophers fighting for their postseason lives against Washington

by Erik Nelson
Published June 1, 2019
Hope Brandner stands on base during the Women's College World Series on May 30.

UCLA defeats Minnesota to put Gophers’ season on the line

by Erik Nelson
Published May 31, 2019
Members of the Gopher softball team celebrate after winning the NCAA Super Regional against Louisiana State at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Saturday, May 25. 

After Saturday’s win, Gophers advance to Women’s College World Series

by Erik Nelson
Published May 26, 2019
Juniors Katelyn Kemmetmueller and Amber Fiser celebrate after an out on Saturday, May 18 at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat the University of Georgia 2-1.

Gophers one win away from the College World Series

by Erik Nelson
Published May 25, 2019
Juniors Katelyn Kemmetmueller and Amber Fiser celebrate after an out on Saturday, May 18 at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat the University of Georgia 2-1.

Gophers advance to NCAA super regionals with win over Georgia

by Erik Nelson
Published May 20, 2019
Juniors Katelyn Kemmetmueller and Amber Fiser celebrate after an out on Saturday, May 18 at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat the University of Georgia 2-1.

UMN Gophers softball advances to regional championship

by Erik Nelson
Published May 19, 2019
Junior Amber Fiser pitches the ball on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat North Dakota State University 3-0.

Gophers defeat North Dakota State 3-0 in first game of Minneapolis regional

by Erik Nelson
Published May 18, 2019
Freshman Maddie Houlihan throws her bat after a base hit against Wisconsin on April 12 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Minnesota to host NCAA Regional

by Erik Nelson
Published May 13, 2019
Katelyn Kemmetmueller looks to throw the ball to first base at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Sunday, April 14. The Gophers beat Michigan State two games to none as part of their double header.

Gophers fall to Michigan in Big Ten championship game

by Erik Nelson
Published May 12, 2019
Natalie Denhartog waits for the pitch during the game against Iowa at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Friday, April 26.

Minnesota advances to Big Ten tournament semifinal

by Erik Nelson
Published May 11, 2019
Pitcher Amber Fisher celebrates after a strike out at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium against Northwestern on Friday, May 3, 2019.

Gophers take two out of three from Northwestern

by Erik Nelson
Published May 6, 2019
Natalie Denhartog waits for the pitch during the game against Iowa at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Friday, April 26.

Minnesota sweeps Iowa in weekend series

by Erik Nelson
Published April 29, 2019

Gophers Iowa

by Erik Nelson
Published April 28, 2019
Natalie Denhartog hits the ball on Friday, March 29 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat the Purdue Boilermakers 5-1.

Minnesota sweeps Wisconsin in border battle doubleheader

by Erik Nelson
Published April 25, 2019
Natalie Denhartog hits the ball on Friday, March 29 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat the Purdue Boilermakers 5-1.

‘Great, not good’: freshman Natalie DenHartog makes waves in Minnesota offense

by Erik Nelson
Published April 11, 2019
Infielder Hope Brandner catches the ball for an out on Friday, March 29 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat the Purdue Boilermakers 5-1.

Hope Brandner has weekend to remember in Gophers’ first home series

by Erik Nelson
Published April 1, 2019
Senior Allie Arneson awaits the pitch on Friday, March 29 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat the Purdue Boilermakers 5-1.

Minnesota sweeps Sunday doubleheader against Purdue

by Erik Nelson
Published April 1, 2019
Gophers sophomore Maddie Houlihan hits the ball against Purdue at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Saturday, April 30, 2017.

In final season, Maddie Houlihan looks to lead Gophers to another Big Ten title

by Erik Nelson
Published March 28, 2019
Forward Sarah Potomak chases after the puck at Ridder Arena on Sunday, March 10. 

Minnesota loses NCAA Championship game to Wisconsin

by Erik Nelson
Published March 24, 2019
Sophomore goaltender Alex Gulstene makes a save. Gopher women's hockey beat Mercyhurst 4-2 in their season opener on Friday, Sept. 28 at Ridder Arena.

Gulstene’s shutout leads Minnesota to national championship game

by Erik Nelson
Published March 23, 2019
Redshirt senior Kelly Pannek skates toward the puck on Friday, Jan. 18 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers lost to the Wisconsin Badgers 2-1.

Gophers head to Connecticut in pursuit of eighth national title

by Erik Nelson
Published March 20, 2019
Redshirt junior Sarah Potomak eyes her opponent during the game against Mercyhurst. The women's hockey team beat Mercyhurst 4-2 in the season opener on Friday, Sept. 28 at Ridder Arena.

Minnesota’s ‘Pots and Pan’ line leads Gophers to the Frozen Four

by Erik Nelson
Published March 17, 2019
Sophomore infielder Hope Brandner winds up to hit the ball. 

Hope Brandner hasn’t missed a stride in first season with Minnesota

by Erik Nelson
Published March 14, 2019
Defender Emily Brown looks to pass the puck up the ice at Ridder Arena on Sunday, March 10. Wisconsin beat the Gophers 3-1 to win the 2019 WCHA Final Faceoff.

Minnesota readies for Princeton on Saturday

by Erik Nelson
Published March 14, 2019
Forward Abigail Boreen keeps and eye on Wisconsin's Caitlin Schneider on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Ridder Arena.

Gophers fall short of WCHA title

by Erik Nelson
Published March 11, 2019
Forward Alex Woken chases after the Bulldogs on Saturday, March 9 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers defeated Minnesota Duluth 4-1 to advance in the WCHA Final Faceoff.

Gophers advance to second consecutive WCHA final

by Erik Nelson
Published March 10, 2019
Gophers head women's hockey coach Brad Frost talks to members of the media after winning the NCAA championship in 2012.

Calm, collected: Gophers head coach Brad Frost in pursuit of fifth national championship

by Erik Nelson
Published March 7, 2019
Sophomore Amber Fiser pitches during a game against Nebraska at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

Gophers win four out of five in Arizona

by Erik Nelson
Published March 5, 2019
Redshirt Senior Ellee Jensen Courtesy of Brad Rempel, Gopher Sports.

Ellee Jensen’s all-around ability sparks Gophers

by Erik Nelson
Published February 28, 2019
Goaltender Sydney Scobee smiles from the bench at Ridder Arena on Saturday, Feb. 2 2019.

Gophers clinch WCHA regular season title

by Erik Nelson
Published February 25, 2019
Redshirt senior Nicole Schammel skates toward the puck on Friday, Jan. 18 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers lost to the Wisconsin Badgers 2-1.

Left winger Schammel is a finalist for Patty Kazmaier award

by Erik Nelson
Published February 21, 2019
Forward Tianna Gunderson shoots the puck at Ridder Arena on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. The Gophers beat Ohio State 3-0.

Tianna Gunderson finds passion in helping students with disabilities

by Erik Nelson
Published February 21, 2019
Sophomore forward Taylor Wente eyes the puck during the game against St. Cloud on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 at Ridder Arena.

Minnesota sweeps Minnesota State in final home series of regular season

by Erik Nelson
Published February 18, 2019
Sophomore Amber Fiser pitches during a game against Nebraska at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

Minnesota splits St. Pete/Clearwater Invitational

by Erik Nelson
Published February 18, 2019
Utility player Katelyn Kemmetmueller swings during the game against South Dakota on Apr. 4, 2017.

Minnesota’s offense is scoring its way to success

by Erik Nelson
Published February 14, 2019
Freshman Crystalyn Hengler passes the puck on Friday, Jan. 18 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers lost to the Wisconsin Badgers 2-1.

Crystalyn Hengler excels at hockey, dancing

by Erik Nelson
Published February 12, 2019
Utility Carlie Brandt winds up for a pitch during the game against the University of South Dakota on April 4, 2017.

Gophers open season by winning two out of three

by Erik Nelson
Published February 11, 2019
Forward Sarah Potomak fights for the puck at Ridder Arena on Saturday, Feb. 2. The Gophers lost to UMD in overtime 3-2.

Minnesota splits series against Minnesota-Duluth

by Erik Nelson
Published February 4, 2019
Gophers sophomore Maddie Houlihan hits the ball against Purdue at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Saturday, April 30, 2017.

Gophers set to chase another Big Ten title

by Erik Nelson
Published February 4, 2019
Junior forward Alex Woken eyes the puck during the game against Wisconsin on Jan. 18, 2019 at Ridder Arena.

Alex Woken’s intelligence helps Gophers play smart hockey

by Erik Nelson
Published January 31, 2019
Freshman Taylor Heise goes for the goal on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at Ridder Arena. Former Gopher Grace Zumwinkle leads PWHL Minnesota in both goals and points.

Gophers end January with a sweep of Ohio State

by Erik Nelson
Published January 28, 2019
Olivia Knowles gets ready to take the puck on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at Ridder Arena. The Gophers lost to the Wisconsin Badgers 2-1.

Defender Olivia Knowles brings Canadian influence to Gophers

by Erik Nelson
Published January 23, 2019
Sophomore goaltender Alex Gulstene makes a save. Gopher women's hockey beat Mercyhurst 4-2 in their season opener on Friday, Sept. 28 at Ridder Arena.

Minnesota sweeps Minnesota State to extend winning streak

by Erik Nelson
Published January 13, 2019
Freshman Taylor Heise goes for the goal on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at Ridder Arena. Former Gopher Grace Zumwinkle leads PWHL Minnesota in both goals and points.

Minnesota wins inaugural edition of Minnesota Cup

by Erik Nelson
Published January 7, 2019
Defender Olivia Knowles looks to shoot the puck on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Ridder Arena. The Gophers beat St. Cloud State 4-1.

Gophers advance to Minnesota Cup final

by Erik Nelson
Published January 6, 2019
Freshman Taylor Heise goes for the goal on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at Ridder Arena. Former Gopher Grace Zumwinkle leads PWHL Minnesota in both goals and points.

Gophers extend win streak to 10 games

by Erik Nelson
Published December 10, 2018
Katie Skaja handles the puck on Friday, Oct. 19 at Ridder Arena.

Center Catie Skaja helps the Gophers stay relaxed and happy

by Erik Nelson
Published December 6, 2018

Minnesota adds two wins to eight-game winning streak

by Erik Nelson
Published December 3, 2018

Two hockey players hope to continue their families’ legacies

by Erik Nelson
Published November 29, 2018
Redshirt senior Kelly Pannek fights for the puck on Sunday, Nov. 18 at Ridder Arena.

Gophers win Windjammer Classic over Vermont

by Erik Nelson
Published November 26, 2018
Sophomore forward Taylor Wente eyes the puck during the game against St. Cloud on Sunday, Nov. 18 at Ridder Arena.

Taylor Wente anchors Minnesota’s second line

by Erik Nelson
Published November 21, 2018
Senior Emily Heslin handles the ball during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

Minnesota’s unexpected run comes to an end

by Erik Nelson
Published November 19, 2018
Freshman Taylor Heise handles the puck on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis

Gophers score their way to sweep over St. Cloud State

by Erik Nelson
Published November 19, 2018
Gophers April Bockin, Emily Peterson and Molly Fiedler celebrate a penalty kick scored by Bockin at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.

Taking down UCLA is next on Minnesota’s to-do list

by Erik Nelson
Published November 15, 2018
Defender Emily Brown looks to pass the puck up the ice at Ridder Arena on Friday, Oct. 19. The Gophers beat Ohio State 3-0.

Emily Brown makes hockey and science work together

by Erik Nelson
Published November 15, 2018
Midfielder Megan Gray fights for the ball at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 16. The Gophers defeated Northwestern 2-0.

Gophers advance to second round of NCAA tournament

by Erik Nelson
Published November 12, 2018

Minnesota prepares for Auburn and the NCAA tournament

by Erik Nelson
Published November 8, 2018
April Bockin dribbles down the field during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

Gophers’ Cinderella run ends with Big Ten Championship

by Erik Nelson
Published November 5, 2018
Sophomore forward Grace Zumwinkle eyes her opponent at Ridder Arena on Friday, Oct. 19. The Gophers beat Ohio State 3-0.

Minnesota grinds its way to sweep Bemidji State

by Erik Nelson
Published November 5, 2018
April Bockin dribbles down the field during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

Minnesota advances to Big Ten final

by Erik Nelson
Published November 3, 2018
Defenseman Sophie Skarzynski passes the puck during a game against Bemidji State on Dec. 1, 2017.

Sophie Skarzynski returns to her natural position of defense

by Erik Nelson
Published November 1, 2018
Defender Marisa Windingstad intercepts the ball at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 16. The Gophers defeated Northwestern 2-0.

Gophers one victory away from Big Ten final

by Erik Nelson
Published November 1, 2018
Forward Emily Oden reaches up to grab the puck at Ridder Arena on Friday, Oct. 19.

Minnesota splits first border battle of the season

by Erik Nelson
Published October 29, 2018
Forward April Bockin fights for the ball at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 16. The Gophers defeated Northwestern 2-0.

Gophers advance to Big Ten semifinal

by Erik Nelson
Published October 29, 2018
Sophomore forward Grace Zumwinkle eyes her opponent at Ridder Arena on Friday, Oct. 19. The Gophers beat Ohio State 3-0.

Grace Zumwinkle looks to build off last season’s success

by Erik Nelson
Published October 25, 2018
Defender Emily Peterson battles with her opponent. Gopher women's soccer lost to Wisconsin 3-2 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie stadium on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Emily Peterson’s recovery from injury inspires Minnesota

by Erik Nelson
Published October 25, 2018

Minnesota to face Rutgers in Big Ten quarterfinal.

by Erik Nelson
Published October 24, 2018
Forward Taylor Williamson looks to control the puck at Ridder Arena on Friday, Oct. 19. The Gophers beat Ohio State 3-0.

Minnesota splits series against Ohio State

by Erik Nelson
Published October 22, 2018
April Bockin dribbles down the field during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

Gophers split final weekend of regular season

by Erik Nelson
Published October 22, 2018
Taylor Heise handles the puck on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

Reigning Ms. Hockey makes impact for Gophers in freshman season

by Erik Nelson
Published October 18, 2018
Forward Maddie Castro moves the ball up field. Gopher women's soccer lost to Wisconsin 3-2 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie stadium on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Anticipating and analytical: Maddie Castro hopes to cement legacy for Minnesota

by Erik Nelson
Published October 18, 2018
Defender Olivia Knowles looks to shoot the puck on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Ridder Arena. The Gophers beat St. Cloud State 4-1.

Minnesota scores its way to sweep over St. Cloud State

by Erik Nelson
Published October 15, 2018
Goaltender Maddie Nielsen picks up the ball. Gopher women's soccer lost to Wisconsin 3-2 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie stadium on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

Late goal by Wisconsin shocks Minnesota

by Erik Nelson
Published October 15, 2018
Celina Nummerdor handles the ball during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

Pair of Wisconsin natives lead Gophers into match against Badgers

by Erik Nelson
Published October 11, 2018
Redshirt freshman forward Amy Potomak skates with the puck on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018 at Ridder Arena.

Sisters Amy and Sarah Potomak form two thirds of “Pots and Pan” line

by Erik Nelson
Published October 11, 2018
Gophers midfielder Celina Nummerdor carries the ball during the Gophers' game against Purdue at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sunday. The Gophers won 2-0.

Minnesota splits Indiana road trip

by Erik Nelson
Published October 8, 2018
Sophomore goaltender Alex Gulstene makes a save. Gopher women's hockey beat Mercyhurst 4-2 in their season opener on Friday, Sept. 28 at Ridder Arena.

Gophers split first road series against Minnesota-Duluth

by Erik Nelson
Published October 6, 2018
Sophomore goaltender Alex Gulstene makes a save. Gopher women's hockey beat Mercyhurst 4-2 in their season opener on Friday, Sept. 28 at Ridder Arena.

Alex Gulstene and Sydney Scobee work as the Gophers’ puck-stopping duo

by Erik Nelson
Published October 4, 2018
Freshman Delaney Stekr pushes to beat her opponent to the ball during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

Delaney Stekr gets valuable experience in freshman season

by Erik Nelson
Published October 4, 2018
Redshirt junior Sarah Potomak eyes her opponent during the game against Mercyhurst. The women's hockey team beat Mercyhurst 4-2 in the season opener on Friday, Sept. 28 at Ridder Arena.

Balanced scoring helps Gophers sweep Mercyhurst

by Erik Nelson
Published October 1, 2018

Mercyhurst series recap

by Erik Nelson
Published September 29, 2018
Forward Kelly Pannek watches the puck drop during a game against Ohio State on Feb. 27, 2016.

After winning Olympic gold, Kelly Pannek returns to Minnesota

by Erik Nelson
Published September 27, 2018

In her final season, Emily Heslin continues to lead Minnesota’s midfield

by Erik Nelson
Published September 27, 2018
Forward April Bockin fights for the ball at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 16. The Gophers defeated Northwestern 2-0.

Minnesota earns four points during Michigan road trip

by Erik Nelson
Published September 24, 2018
Defender Marisa Windingstad intercepts the ball at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 16. The Gophers defeated Northwestern 2-0.

Marisa Windingstad is a calming presence for Minnesota’s defense

by Erik Nelson
Published September 20, 2018
Forward April Bockin fights for the ball at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 16. The Gophers defeated Northwestern 2-0.

Gophers split weekend matches against Illinois and Northwestern

by Erik Nelson
Published September 17, 2018
Freshman forwards Patricia Ward, left, McKenna Buisman and Megan Gray knee the ball for a portrait on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Saint Paul. The three freshman have played in all seven matches so far this season.

Trio of freshmen give Minnesota more offensive options

by Erik Nelson
Published September 13, 2018
The Gophers soccer team celebrates a 1-0 victory against Providence in overtime on Sept. 3 at Elizabeth Lyle-Robbie Stadium.

Minnesota shuts out North Dakota State to end losing streak

by Erik Nelson
Published September 10, 2018
Goalkeeper Maddie Nielsen throws the ball back into play during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

Maddie Nielsen fights her way to become Minnesota’s starting goalkeeper

by Erik Nelson
Published September 6, 2018
Senior Maddie Castro goes for the ball during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

Minnesota begins season with three wins, then three losses

by Erik Nelson
Published September 3, 2018
Lexy Ramler competes on the balance beam at the regional NCAA gymnastics championship on Saturday, April 7, 2018.

Lexy Ramler earns second team All-American honors at NCAA championships

by Erik Nelson
Published April 23, 2018
Shane Wiskus speaks to media during the press conference in Cooke Hall on Sunday, April 22, 2018.

Gophers fulfill goal with second-place finish at NCAA championships

by Erik Nelson
Published April 23, 2018
Lexy Ramler competes on the balance beam at the regional NCAA gymnastics championship on Saturday, April 7, 2018.

Lexy Ramler heads to NCAA Championships as lone Minnesota qualifier

by Erik Nelson
Published April 19, 2018
Matt Granstrom left, and Ryan Sigurdson practice starting drills with three other sail boats during practice on Wayzata Bay on Tuesday, April 10.

Through harsh conditions, Minnesota sailing club continues to compete

by Erik Nelson
Published April 12, 2018
Senior Tristan Duran competes on the high bar during a meet on March 25, 2017 at Maturi Pavilion. 

Minnesota finishes fifth at Big Ten Championships

by Erik Nelson
Published April 9, 2018
Lexy Ramler finishes her balance beam routine at the Regional NCAA Gymnastics Championship on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Minneapolis.

Gophers fail to qualify as a team for NCAA championships

by Erik Nelson
Published April 9, 2018
Junior Sydney Dwyer anticipates a catch during a game against South Dakota on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.

Carlson business school, Kinesiology are popular ventures for Gophers student-athletes

by Erik Nelson
Published April 5, 2018
Luke Aldrich high-fives a teammate after competing on the pommel horse on Sunday, March 18.

Now ranked first among Big Ten teams, Minnesota heads to conference championships

by Erik Nelson
Published April 5, 2018
Senior Conner McHugh prepares for the start of the NCAA championship 200 breaststroke finals at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Saturday, March 24. McHugh placed 4th overall in the event.

Gophers finish 15th at 2018 NCAA championships

by Erik Nelson
Published March 26, 2018
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