The Gophers' historic 2019 season came to an end on Saturday with a loss to a familiar opponent. No. 3 Washington (51-8) defeated No. 7 Minnesota (46-14) 5-3 in the elimination bracket of the Women's College...

The mood was light at the Gophers' practice at Ann Lacy Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Friday. Yet the team is serious when it comes to extending its season. No. 7 Minnesota (46-13) will face No....

After allowing only five combined runs in the Regional and Super Regional, Gophers pitcher Amber Fiser couldn't contain one of the favorites to win the Women's College World Series. No. 2 UCLA (52-6) defeated...

Minnesota's dream of reaching the Women's College World Series for softball came true on Saturday night. After second baseman MaKenna Partain threw the ball to first baseman Hope Brandner to get the final...

The Gophers are one win away from their ultimate goal, the NCAA College World Series. It has never been done in program history.  No. 7 Minnesota (45-12) defeated LSU (43-17) 5-3 on Friday in the...

The sun shined over Jane Sage Cowles Stadium Monday afternoon. So too did the Gophers' offense. No. 7 Minnesota (44-12) defeated Georgia (42-19) 8-1 to advance to the NCAA Tournament's super regional round...

On a cloudy Saturday afternoon, Gophers first baseman Hope Brandner brightened the days of Minnesota fans at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.  No. 7 Minnesota (43-12) defeated Georgia (42-18) 2-1 in eight...

In Minnesota's first regional home softball game since 2014, the Gophers treated fans to a victory.  No. 7 Minnesota (42-12) defeated North Dakota State (42-15) 3-0 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium. Pitcher...

At the Buffalo Wild Wings steps away from TCF Bank Stadium, University of Minnesota softball fans gathered to watch the NCAA tournament selection show. After the first six top seeds were unveiled, the...

Minnesota's Big Ten championship streak came to an end on Saturday. No. 3 Minnesota (41-12, 20-2) lost to No. 1 Michigan (43-11, 22-1) 3-2 in a battle for the Big Ten championship. Michigan won its first...

The Gophers are one win away from another Big Ten championship game. No. 3 Minnesota (40-11, 20-2) defeated No. 11 Purdue (31-27, 6-17) 4-3 Friday at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington, Indiana. Senior pitcher...

In front of a crowd of 1,323 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Sunday, the Gophers spoiled Northwestern's bid to win the Big Ten regular-season title. No. 13 Minnesota (39-11, 20-2) defeated No. 19 Northwestern...

On a sunny Friday afternoon, the Gophers' offense was efficient as Minnesota won both games in five innings thanks to the mercy rule. The Gophers won the first game 9-0 and the second game 8-0.  Head...

When Minnesota needed offense, two Gophers' outfielders delivered against Wisconsin on Wednesday. Left fielder Natalie DenHartog and right fielder Maddie Houlihan each hit two home runs as No. 16 Minnesota...

Gophers left fielder Natalie DenHartog has appeared in 36 of Minnesota's 37 games this season. It didn't take long for the freshman to make an impact for the Gophers offensively. In her fourth career game,...

When Minnesota needed runs, first baseman Hope Brandner provided the Gophers with an offensive spark. Brandner hit two home runs and drove in three runs on Sunday as the Gophers swept the Boilermakers...

On a cold, Sunday afternoon at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium, the Gophers entertained the home crowd with 13 runs in a Big Ten doubleheader. No. 19 Minnesota (25-9, 6-0) defeated Purdue (24-13, 2-4) in a doubleheader....

Right fielder Maddie Houlihan was Minnesota's hero against Maryland this weekend.  In the Gophers' first Big Ten series of the season, Houlihan led Minnesota offensively with a .667 batting average...

In Hamden, Connecticut, it was a border battle far from the teams' home states for the national championship.  Badgers goaltender Kristen Campbell recorded her third shutout of the 2019 postseason...

It's a border battle fight for the rights to the title of "NCAA Champions" in women's hockey for 2019. For the first time since 2016, the Gophers will be heading to the national championship game, thanks...

After missing the tournament in 2018, the Gophers are heading to the Frozen Four with an opportunity to win the program's eighth national championship and fifth in the last eight seasons. No. 2 Minnesota...

After a tough loss to Wisconsin on Sunday in the WCHA Final Faceoff championship game, Minnesota responded by clinching a trip to the Frozen Four with the help of its second line.  No. 2 Minnesota...

First baseman Hope Brandner is producing for the Gophers in her first season with Minnesota. After spending the 2018 season with Oregon State, Brandner leads the Gophers with 26 RBIs and has hit six home...

The Gophers will have a chance to advance to the Frozen Four for the first time since 2017 if they win on home ice against an unfamiliar opponent. No. 2 Minnesota (30-5-1) will face No. 7 Princeton (20-7-5)...

Losing the WCHA regular-season title to Minnesota turned out to be a blessing for Wisconsin.  No. 2 Wisconsin (32-4-2) defeated No. 1 Minnesota (30-5-1) 3-1 in the 2019 WCHA Final Faceoff championship...

After a two-week-long absence, the Gophers clinched a berth in their second-straight WCHA Final Faceoff championship game. No. 1 Minnesota (30-4-1) defeated Minnesota-Duluth (15-16-4) 4-1. Goaltender Alex...

The heart of the coaching profession is based on the love of the game. For Gophers head coach Brad Frost, his motivation to coach Minnesota is based on more than a passion for hockey. Frost played for...

The Gophers opened March with four wins in five games. No. 23 Minnesota (11-6) won four out of five at the Wildcat Invitational in Tucson, Arizona this weekend. The Gophers swept their two-game series...

As a batter, "attacking the pitch" has a very literal meaning to one Gopher sophomore. Center fielder Ellee Jensen relies on her all-around ability on offense and defense, in addition to her distinctive...

The Western Collegiate Hockey Association regular season championship trophy is heading back to Minneapolis. For the first time since the 2014-15 season, and for the 10th time in program history, the Gophers...

Left winger Nicole Schammel may get to add another accomplishment to her resume. Schammel is one of 10 finalists for the 2019 Patty Kazmaier Award, which is given to the most outstanding Division I player...

While some Gophers players have chosen to major in science fields, left winger Tianna Gunderson has chosen a different path. Gunderson's mother owned a daycare center for 25 years. Working with her mother...

On an evening in which Minnesota honored its senior class, a sophomore provided overtime heroics. Center Taylor Wente scored at 1:27 of overtime on Saturday as No. 1 Minnesota (27-4-1, 17-4-1-0) swept...

After playing against two ranked teams in the St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational, the Gophers left Florida with an even record. Minnesota (4-3) won two of its four games in the tournament in Clearwater,...

Though an all-around game is important, teams can't win games without scoring runs. Minnesota hasn't had any problem with scoring so far this season. The Gophers have scored 21 times in three games for...

Ask any Minnesota player who the best dancer on the team is. One of the first names that came up was defender Crystalyn Hengler. Defender Sophie Skarzynski said Hengler isn't afraid to bust a move in front...

The Gophers' offense took flight in their regular-season opening weekend, guiding the team to a winning record. No. 21 Minnesota (2-1) began its regular season with two wins and one loss, defeating North...

At Ridder Arena this weekend, fans witnessed tight hockey games for more than two hours of play. No. 2 Minnesota (25-4-1, 15-4-1-0) split its weekend series against Minnesota-Duluth (12-12-2, 8-8-2-2),...

It's not yet spring in Minnesota, but the No. 21 Gophers are already heading to Florida to begin their season. Minnesota softball is looking to win its fourth consecutive Big Ten tournament title. Last...

As soon as she stepped on the grounds of the University of Minnesota, right winger Alex Woken knew she wanted to study science. Both of her parents work in health sciences; her mother is a physical therapist...

After scoring only four goals last weekend against Wisconsin, the Gophers rediscovered their offensive abilities. No. 2 Minnesota (24-3-1, 14-3-1-0) swept No. 7 Ohio State (15-11-0, 9-9-0-0) in Columbus,...

The west coast of British Columbia has orcas, black bears and a rich hockey tradition. Campbell River, British Columbia, located on Vancouver Island, prides itself on being the hometown of Detroit Red...

The Gophers' winning streak has lasted for more than two months. It will last another week. No 2. Minnesota (21-2-1, 11-2-1-0) defeated Minnesota State (8-10-4, 3-9-2-1) 5-1 on Friday and 6-3 on Saturday,...

The Gophers didn't need overtime like they did Saturday to win the Minnesota Cup final on Sunday. No. 2 Minnesota (19-2-1, 9-2-1-0 WCHA) defeated St. Cloud State (7-16-2, 2-12-0-0 WCHA) 5-1 on Sunday at...

An unexpected hero emerged for the Gophers on Saturday night. Defender Olivia Knowles scored the game-winning goal at 3:05 of overtime as No. 2 Minnesota (18-2-1, 9-2-1-0) defeated Minnesota-Duluth (6-9-2,...

The Gophers went into the break just like they wanted to. No. 2 Minnesota (17-2-1, 9-2-1) defeated Robert Morris (8-10-4, 6-1-1) 6-1 on Friday and 5-0 on Saturday, extending its winning streak to 10 games.  Head...

If the Gophers need a laugh, center Catie Skaja can provide one. When she's not using her speed to create scoring chances, she's helping her teammates stay loose and happy by telling jokes and saying words...

The Gophers were thankful for at least one thing this weekend: they won an annual holiday tournament. There won't be a banner-raising ceremony, but No. 2 Minnesota (13-2-1, 9-2-1) won the Windjammer Classic,...

Right winger Grace Zumwinkle has known center Taylor Wente for a long time. Zumwinkle and Wente have been roommates and have been on the same line since last year. The pair played on the U.S. Under-18...

The Gophers' dream of advancing to the NCAA round of 16 ended in Los Angeles. No. 4 UCLA (16-3-1) defeated Minnesota (12-9-2) 5-0 on Friday at Wallis Annenberg Stadium in Los Angeles.  Head coach...

The Gophers have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. No. 2 Minnesota (11-2-1, 9-2-1-0) swept St. Cloud State (4-11-1, 2-8-0) this weekend, winning 4-3 in overtime on Saturday in St. Cloud and 7-2...

Minnesota hopes to continue its tournament run in Hollywood.  The Gophers (12-8-2) are underdogs on the road against No. 4. UCLA (15-3-1), but head coach Stefanie Golan said Minnesota embraces the...

Defender Emily Brown may try to ignore it on the ice, but science has been a presence in her life for the past few years. During her senior year at Blaine High School, Brown took an engineering course....

The Gophers' motto under head coach Stefanie Golan is "Take the Stairs." Minnesota climbed another step toward its goal of winning the program's first NCAA championship. Minnesota (12-8-2) defeated Auburn...

The Gophers were underdogs at every turn. The No. 7 seed against the No. 2, against the No. 6, finally for all the glory against the No. 1. Some didn't expect the Gophers to beat the Nittany Lions in the...

It wasn't pretty, but the Gophers found a way to win against a challenging adversary. No. 2 Minnesota (9-2-1, 7-2-1-0) swept Bemidji State (0-9-1, 0-5-1-0), winning 6-3 on Friday and 2-1 on Saturday at...

Success in the Big Ten has been consistent. The past two Big Ten champions will meet in the 2018 Big Ten final. Minnesota (11-8-1) defeated Nebraska (9-7-5) 2-0 to advance to its second Big Ten final in...

When Minnesota's season began on Sept. 28 against Mercyhurst, defender Sophie Skarzynski found her name on the lineup card at her natural position – defense. Skarzynski spent most of last season as a...

After knocking off No. 25 Rutgers on Sunday, the Gophers are one victory away from the Big Ten final. If Minnesota can accomplish the feat, it will be the team's first trip to the game since the Gophers...

The first border battle of the season ended in a split. No. 1 Wisconsin (9-1-0, 3-1-0-0) defeated No. 3 Minnesota (7-2-1, 5-2-1-0) 4-1 on Sunday at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wisconsin after losing 1-0 to...

Forward April Bockin proved Sunday why she was named the 2018 Big Ten Forward of the Year. Bockin scored the only goal in the Big Ten quarterfinal, as Minnesota (10-8-1, 6-5-1) defeated No. 21 Rutgers...

It looks like a "sophomore slump" won't be in store for a Gophers skater this season. Right winger Grace Zumwinkle ended up on one of Minnesota's most productive lines by accident. When former Gophers...

Defender Emily Peterson expected to have the time of her life when Minnesota traveled to Italy in March. In addition to playing soccer, she hoped to eat gelato and pasta near Roman ruins.  Instead,...

Missed opportunities and unlucky bounces came back to haunt the Gophers. The Gophers split the weekend series with Ohio State with a 3-0 victory on Friday and a 3-2 loss on Saturday.  No. 4 Ohio State...

On a windy Sunday afternoon in State College, Pennsylvania, the Gophers left Happy Valley unsatisfied. No. 21 Penn State (13-5-0, 9-2-0) defeated Minnesota (9-8-1, 5-5-1) 2-0 in a match between the past...

Growing up in Red Wing, Minnesota, center Taylor Heise and her family played basketball. One day, when Heise was in first grade, she received an invitation in the mail to an outdoor hockey game. That experience...

In her freshman season, forward Maddie Castro didn't start in any matches. She didn't start her sophomore or junior seasons, either. Finally, on Aug. 17, in Minnesota's season opener against Utah, Castro...

Minnesota packed the scoreboard at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota on Friday night. No. 3 Minnesota (5-0-1, 3-0-1-0) defeated St. Cloud State (2-4-0, 0-2-0-0) 6-2. Five Minnesota...

On a cool autumn afternoon at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium, an arch rival broke Minnesota's heart.  No. 22 Wisconsin (11-2-3, 5-1-3) defeated Minnesota (8-7-1, 4-4-1) 3-2 on Saturday. Badgers forward...

Defender Nikki Albrecht and midfielder Celina Nummerdor could have chosen to stay closer to home and play for Wisconsin. Instead, the pair have crossed the border to play for Minnesota. This weekend will...

Growing up in Aldergrove, British Columbia, Amy and Sarah Potomak watched Daniel and Henrik Sedin light up the lamp for the NHL's Vancouver Canucks. Now, the Potomak sisters are making an impact as siblings...

The back-and-forth matchup didn't end on a good note for the Gophers on Sunday. Indiana (7-5-2, 3-4-0) came out on top and defeated Minnesota (8-6-1, 4-3-1) 3-2 in the Gophers' first road loss of the season. Forward...

Fans at Amsoil Arena in Duluth were treated to extra hockey on Saturday.  No 3. Minnesota (3-0-1, 1-0-1) took No 4. Minnesota-Duluth (2-1-1, 0-1-1) to overtime. The Bulldogs prevailed 3-2 in a shootout. Minnesota-Duluth...

Although former goaltender Sidney Peters isn't in net this season, No. 3 Minnesota (2-0-0) has two goaltenders who will take the reins. Sophomore Alex Gulstene and junior Sydney Scobee will be Minnesota's...

While senior defender Emily Peterson recovered from a torn ACL, freshman defender Delaney Stekr took her place as a left outside back. Stekr started the first seven matches of the season for Minnesota....

It didn't take long for No. 3 Minnesota to make a positive impression in its new season. Minnesota (2-0-0) swept No. 10 Mercyhurst (0-2-0) this weekend at Ridder Arena, outscoring the Lakers 9-2 in both...

Kelly Pannek didn't play for the Gophers last season —  but for good reason. She was on the United States women's Olympic team and came back to Minnesota with a new piece of hardware. The United...

With only a few minutes remaining in the second overtime in the match against Michigan on Sunday, Minnesota was headed for another scoreless draw. Seconds later, the Gophers celebrated on the field. Forward...

Before the start of each match, Minnesota players yell out two words: "Every moment." Defender Athena Kuehn said Marisa Windingstad is a player who's ready for those moments. "She's physical on the ball,"...

On a bright Sunday afternoon at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium, the Gophers took down a soccer giant. Minnesota (5-4-0, 1-1-0) defeated No. 12 Northwestern (6-1-2, 0-1-1) 2-0. It was Minnesota's first home...

At the end of last season, Minnesota lost forwards Sydney Squires and Julianna Gernes, its two top scorers in 2017, as they both graduated. To replace Squires and Gernes, head coach Stefanie Golan has...

It was a picturesque evening for soccer as Minnesota's offense came to life. Minnesota (4-3-0) shut out North Dakota State (1-3-0) 4-0 on Friday night at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium, ending the Gophers'...

When sophomore goalkeeper Maddie Nielsen learned that she would be Minnesota's starter for the 2018 season, she said she was ready to take on the responsibility. Nielsen has just begun her first season...

Through regulation time, Minnesota and No. 1 Stanford were even. In overtime, it was the top team in the nation that secured the victory. As the sun cast a bright glow on the grass at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie...

Freshman Lexy Ramler was the only Minnesota gymnast in action at the NCAA championships. Fans and family in attendance witnessed Ramler earn a second team All-American honor on beam. Ramler earned a score...

The white board inside Cooke Hall Gymnasium has Minnesota's goals for the season written on it.  Since their fifth-place finish at the Big Ten championships, the Gophers made one of those goals to...

Freshman Lexy Ramler was anxious heading into her first NCAA Regionals on April 7. "When I get nervous, you have to breathe through it and focus in on what you need to do," Ramler said.  Her nerves,...

The club sailing team calls it a bubble. It's a small space surrounded by ice right by the dock that's big enough for their boats to sail on. With Minnesota's late winter, the team has gone back and forth...

Minnesota came home from the Big Ten Championships with a finish it did not expect. The Gophers came in fifth place with a score of 405.450 after the team headed in ranked first among Big Ten teams and...

Minnesota was backed by a home crowd of more than 4,000 people at Maturi Pavilion, but the team could not clinch a berth in the NCAA championships. The Gophers finished fourth at the Minneapolis regionals...

For many student-athletes, it's business as usual — now and in the future. Of the 787 student-athletes listed on the Gophers Sports roster page, 87 are enrolled in business majors. That makes business...

No. 2 Minnesota has been waiting for the Big Ten Championships for months. As anticipation builds, the Gophers hope to win the Big Ten title for the 22nd time in program history. Knowing what the team...

Minnesota men's swimming and diving hosted the NCAA championships, for the first time since 2011, at Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center. The result after the meet ended Saturday was the highest finish the Gophers...