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Guard Carlie Wagner dribbles the ball up the court during the Gophers' game against Lehigh at Williams Arena on Saturday, Nov. 11. The Gophers won 107-73.

Minnesota Lynx pick Gophers guard Carlie Wagner in WNBA draft

by Jack White
Published April 13, 2018
Senior Nick Wanzek at 165 takes a Northwestern wrestler down during the match on Sunday, Jan. 28 at Maturi Pavilion.

Gophers finish 17th in NCAA championships

by Jack White
Published March 19, 2018

Karlie Place wins with new poles; Sammie Houston sees increased role

by Jack White
Published February 19, 2018
Guard Carlie Wagner dribbles the ball up the court during the Gophers' game against Lehigh at Williams Arena on Saturday, Nov. 11. The Gophers won 107-73.

Carlie Wagner leads Gophers to beat Badgers

by Jack White
Published February 1, 2018

Men’s track and field finishes first; women’s team finishes second

by Jack White
Published January 22, 2018
Gophers women's basketball player Kenisha Bell loses control of the ball during the game against Wisconsin on Thursday, Jan. 18 at Williams Arena. 

Kenisha Bell’s 24 points guides Minnesota to victory over Wisconsin

by Jack White
Published January 19, 2018
Freshman Destiny Pitts attempts to steal the ball from a Boston College player on Sunday, Nov. 19 at Williams Arena. 

Gophers fall to No. 21 Scarlet Knights despite clutch play from Destiny Pitts

by Jack White
Published January 15, 2018
Redshirt junior Reggie Lynch looks to shoot on Jan. 28, 2017 at the Sports Pavilion.

Reggie Lynch violated University’s sexual misconduct code and faces suspension until 2020, reports say

by Jack White
Published January 5, 2018
Northrop Auditorium as seen on April 5, 2015.

Northrop Auditorium to host NFL Honors show during Super Bowl weekend

by Jack White
Published December 6, 2017
Middle Blocker Regan Pittman hits the ball at the volleyball game against the UW-Madison Badgers at the Maturi Pavilion on Oct 21, 2017. The Gophers beat the Badgers on Sunday for the first time since 2018.

Gophers to host North Dakota in NCAA tournament

by Jack White
Published November 27, 2017
Sophomore forward Eric Curry drives to the basket against Middle Tennessee State in the NCAA tournament on March 16.

Gophers forward Eric Curry out for season with ACL, MCL and meniscus tear

by Jack White
Published August 31, 2017
Head coach P.J. Fleck speaks at the Grands at Mulligans in Sartell, Minnesota on June 7. 

Meditation and ‘Swag Class.’ Life is different under P.J. Fleck, and the Gophers are buying in

by Jack White
Published August 30, 2017
Gophers football head coach P.J. Fleck speaks during a press conference on Friday, Jan. 6 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Fleck’s beginnings and other story lines discussed in the first episode of ‘Being P.J. Fleck’

by Jack White
Published August 3, 2017
The University of Minnesota announced Monday that Mariucci Arena will now be called 3M Arena at Mariucci. The change accompanies the company's $11.2 million sponsorship of Gopher Athletics and the Athletes Village.

Mariucci Arena renamed 3M Arena at Mariucci

by Jack White
Published July 10, 2017
Women's Tennis coach Chuck Merzbacher directs training routines during practice Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the Baseline Tennis Center.

After announcing retirement, former Gophers tennis coach takes job in Tennessee

by Jack White
Published July 8, 2017

Former Gophers linebacker arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

by Jack White
Published July 5, 2017
Casey O'Brien poses for a portrait outside TCF Bank Stadium on Monday, May 1, 2017. After having recovered from cancer, O'Brien has committed to playing for the Gophers.

Casey O’Brien walks on at Minnesota after persevering through cancer

by Jack White
Published June 14, 2017

Six women’s track and field athletes take home All-American honors

by Karim Nabhan and Jack White
Published June 13, 2017

Wieland falls short of first; men’s team concludes season at NCAA Championships

by Karim Nabhan and Jack White
Published June 13, 2017
A member of the Golden Gopher Spirit Squad during the 2016 Homecoming game at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Minnesota’s homecoming game set for Oct. 21 against Illinois

by Jack White
Published June 1, 2017
Junior Toby Hanson bats for the Gophers during their game against Illinois on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Siebert Field.

Minnesota’s season ends after failing to qualify for NCAA baseball tournament

by Jack White
Published May 30, 2017
University Board of Regents Chair Dean Johnson addresses other board members in a Dec. 2015 meeting. Johnson announced the board would launch an official inquiry to find who on the board leaked information of a sexual harassment case to KSTP Wednesday evening. 

UMN officials investigate regents for leak of harassment case in athletics dept.

by Jack White
Published May 11, 2017
Gophers men's basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino talks to his team during a timeout on Thursday, March 16, 2017 in Milwaukee at the Bradley Center.

Gophers basketball coach Richard Pitino receives contract extension

by Jack White
Published May 4, 2017

Peronnin shines in final collegiate outing, Minnesota golf takes eighth at Big Tens

by Jack White
Published April 27, 2017
Tristan Duran competes on the high bar during the Gophers' meet against the Air Force on Jan. 21, 2017. The Gophers beat the Air Force 407.700 to 395.350.

Minnesota men’s gymnastics gets top-5 spot at NCAAs

by Jack White
Published April 24, 2017
Gophers Junior Zach Liebler competes on the vault at the Sports Pavilion on Mar. 5, 2016.

Veteran men’s gymnastics duo readies for final Minnesota meet

by Jack White
Published April 20, 2017
Gophers wide receiver Tyler Johnson runs the ball down the field against the Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

Gophers football put on entertaining show in spring game

by Jack White
Published April 17, 2017
Women's Tennis coach Chuck Merzbacher directs training routines during practice Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at the Baseline Tennis Center.

UMN tennis coach Chuck Merzbacher to retire at season’s end

by Jack White
Published April 13, 2017
Justin Karstadt competes on the parallel bars against Penn State at the Sports Pavilion on Jan. 23, 2016.

Gophers men’s gymnastics team takes third; three earn medals

by Jack White
Published April 10, 2017
Junior Anna Greene rows during the University's team practice on the Mississippi River on April 18, 2016.

Gophers rowing finishes in fourth at Big Ten Double Dual amid illness

by Jack White
Published April 10, 2017
Jalon Stephens yells a chant in between events Saturday at the Sports Pavilion. The Gophers scored the fourth highest team score in program history, defeating Nebraska 435.150-428.100.

Gophers men’s gymnastics heads to Big Ten meet with confidence

by Jack White
Published April 7, 2017

Despite little time in water, Gophers rowing attempts to hit stride

by Jack White
Published April 1, 2017
Freshman Justin Karstadt competes on the parallel bars at the Sports Pavilion on Feb. 13, 2016.

Gophers men’s gymnastics beat Nebraska on the road

by Jack White
Published March 27, 2017
Gophers Junior Zach Liebler competes on the vault at the Sports Pavilion on Mar. 5, 2016.

Gophers’ vault proves to be strong suit

by Jack White
Published March 24, 2017
Senior Lexi Tenenbaum competes in women's 3-meter dive at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 in Minneapolis.

Minnesota women finish 10th at NCAA Swim and Dive Championship

by Jack White
Published March 20, 2017
Redshirt senior forward JaCorey Williams (22) looks to score on Thursday, Mar. 16, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Bradley Center. The Gophers played against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.

Gophers fall to Middle Tennessee State in first round of NCAA tournament

by Jack White
Published March 17, 2017

Walk-on Winkel makes the most of his chances in the lineup

by Jack White
Published March 11, 2017
Gophers football head coach P.J. Fleck speaks during a press conference on Friday, Jan. 6 at TCF Bank Stadium.

UMN to self-report minor NCAA violation involving P.J. Fleck

by Jack White
Published March 9, 2017
University of Minnesota public address announcer Dick Jonckowski at Williams Arena during a Gophers men

After 31 years, legendary Gophers basketball announcer steps down

by Jack White
Published March 6, 2017
Gophers guard Nate Mason gets pushed away by Highlanders guard Damon Lynn as they make their way down the court at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2016.

Gophers end regular season with 66-49 border battle loss

by Jack White
Published March 6, 2017

Gophers rout Cornhuskers on Senior Night

by Jack White
Published March 4, 2017
Gophers football head coach P.J. Fleck speaks during a press conference on Friday, Jan. 6 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Report: Fleck contacted player before he received NCAA permission to leave the team

by Jack White
Published March 1, 2017
Gophers center Reggie Lynch reaches for a rebound against Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at Williams Arena.

Reggie Lynch leads defense in seventh-straight victory

by Jack White
Published February 27, 2017
Freshman Justin Karstadt concentrates during his performance on the pommel horse at the Sports Pavilion on Saturday.

Gagnon, Karstadt to compete against country

by Jack White
Published February 25, 2017
Gophers guard Dupree McBrayer puts his hand up to block a shot against Wisconsin on Jan. 21, 2017, at Williams Arena.

Minnesota gets revenge in 89-75 upset over No. 24 Maryland

by Jack White
Published February 23, 2017
Yu Zhou competes in women's 3 meter diving at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 in Minneapolis.

Minnesota swim and dive team takes fourth at Big Tens

by Jack White
Published February 20, 2017
Rachel Culter competes on the balance beam during a meet at the Sports Pavilion on Feb. 11, 2017.

Minnesota gymnastics team falls to Denver on the road

by Jack White
Published February 20, 2017
Gophers center Reggie Lynch reaches to block a shot against Indiana University on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Williams Arena.

Springs finds redemption in 75-74 victory

by Jack White
Published February 16, 2017
Gophers forward Jordan Murphy moves the ball around the Clemson Tigers in Williams Arena on Nov. 11.

Mason and Murphy return to form

by Jack White
Published February 16, 2017
Forward Eric Curry jumps to defend against sophomore forward Ivan Bender on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at the Sports Pavilion.

Murphy shines, Gophers force shooting woes

by Jack White
Published February 13, 2017

Pochinka keeps his balance

by Jack White
Published February 11, 2017
Offensive players Reggie Lynch and Jordan Murphy attempt to score on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at Williams Arena.

Murphy’s career day leads Minnesota to 101-89 double overtime victory

by Jack White
Published February 9, 2017
Paul Montague performs on the parallel bars on Saturday at Sports Pavilion.

Men’s team defeats Nebraska, UMN Club, women fall to Illinois

by Jack White
Published February 6, 2017
Redshirt junior Reggie Lynch looks to shoot on Jan. 28 at the Sports Pavilion.

Gophers break losing streak with 68-59 win over Illinois

by Jack White
Published February 6, 2017

Stephens harnesses passion in and outside of the gym

by Jack White
Published February 3, 2017
Gophers football head coach P.J. Fleck speaks during a press conference on Friday, Jan. 6 at TCF Bank Stadium.

P.J. Fleck nabs 25 new recruits on signing day

by Jack White
Published February 2, 2017
Grad student Akeem Springs drives the ball up the court on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Sports Pavilion. The Gophers lost 78-85 against the University of Maryland Terrapins.

Gophers fall 85-78, loss streak continues

by Jack White
Published January 30, 2017
Gophers guard Nate Mason gets pushed away by Highlanders guard Damon Lynn as they make their way down the court at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2016.

Gophers fall 78-72 to Buckeyes, losing streak increases to four

by Jack White
Published January 28, 2017
Brandon Eggum coaches from the sidelines during Minnesota's dual against Iowa State at Williams Arena, April 19, 2016.

Brandon Eggum named new Gophers head wrestling coach

by Jack White
Published January 27, 2017
Gophers guard Akeem Springs drives toward the basket against Wisconsin on Jan. 21, 2017, at Williams Arena.

Minnesota loses border battle 78-76 in overtime

by Jack White
Published January 23, 2017
Joel Gagnon competes on the floor during the Gophers' meet against the Air Force on Jan. 21, 2017. The Gophers beat the Air Force 407.700- 395.350.

Women get Big Ten win; men beat No. 10 Air Force

by Jack White
Published January 23, 2017
Newly appointed Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck speaks during a press conference on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Head coach P.J. Fleck adds 13 new members to football staff

by Jack White
Published January 19, 2017
Sophomore Ciara Gardner competes on the Beam at the Sports Pavilion on Saturday.

Men’s and women’s gymnastic teams look to build on past season’s success

by Jack White
Published January 19, 2017
Junior center Reggie Lynch and freshman guard Amir Coffey defend against junior guard/forward Bashir Ahmed at Williams Arena on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. The Gophers won 92-86 against St. John's University.

For men’s basketball, shooting woes lead to second-straight loss

by Jack White
Published January 17, 2017
Gophers guard Amir Coffey handles the ball during Minnesota's game against Southern Illinois at Williams Arena on Nov. 26, 2016. The Gophers won 57-45.

Gophers break into top 25 after win over Buckeyes

by Jack White
Published January 10, 2017

Gophers and Western Michigan players react to P.J. Fleck hiring

by Jack White
Published January 7, 2017
Mark Coyle explains his decision to fire Gophers head football coach Tracy Claeys Tuesday, Jan. 3, at TCF Bank Stadium.

“I made a very difficult decision,” Coyle says of decision to fire Tracy Claeys

by Mike Hendrickson and Jack White
Published January 4, 2017
Gophers guard Nate Mason gets pushed away by Highlanders guard Damon Lynn as they make their way down the court at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2016.

Gophers lose Big Ten opener 75-74 in overtime

by Jack White
Published December 29, 2016

At the Half: Minnesota up 39-26 over Michigan State

by Jack White
Published December 28, 2016
Offensive players Reggie Lynch and Jordan Murphy attempt to score on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at Williams Arena.

Gophers men’s basketball bring total wins to double digits

by Jack White
Published December 12, 2016

At the half: Minnesota up on Northern Illinois 29-23

by Jack White
Published December 11, 2016
Junior guard Nate Mason runs the ball up the court on Friday at Williams Arena. The Gophers would go on to win 86-74 against the Ragin' Cajuns.

Scoring output from guards helps Gophers to 86-49 rout

by Jack White
Published December 11, 2016

At the half: Minnesota leads Georgia Southern 49-32

by Jack White
Published December 10, 2016
Gophers guard Amir Coffey handles the ball during Minnesota's game against Southern Illinois at Williams Arena on Nov. 26, 2016. The Gophers won 57-45.

Gophers men’s basketball edge Vanderbilt in close game

by Jack White
Published December 7, 2016

Springs fulfills role off the bench

by Jack White
Published December 3, 2016
Junior guard Nate Mason runs the ball up the court on Friday at Williams Arena. The Gophers would go on to win 86-74 against the Ragin' Cajuns.

Minnesota gives up first-half lead, falls 75-67 to Florida State

by Jack White
Published November 30, 2016
Gophers wrestler Brett Pfarr tangles up with Oklahoma State's Preston Weigel at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016.

Gophers wrestling drop dual to top-ranked team

by Jack White
Published November 29, 2016
Minnesota running back Rodney Smith runs the ball against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Wisconson won 31-17 over Minnesota.

Wisconsin defeats Minnesota for 13th straight season

by Jack White
Published November 27, 2016

Questions from the Other Side: Wisconsin football beat writer Andrew Tucker

by Jack White
Published November 26, 2016
Freshman guard Amir Coffey attempts to score at Williams Arena on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. The Gophers would win 92-86 against St. John's University.

Gophers defeat Southern Illinois 57-45 to stay undefeated

by Jack White
Published November 26, 2016

Gophers coast to 85-71 victory to remain undefeated

by Jack White
Published November 25, 2016
Freshman guard Amir Coffey attempts to score at Williams Arena on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. The Gophers would win 92-86 against St. John's University.

Coffey’s 30 points lift Minnesota to 92-86 win

by Jack White
Published November 21, 2016
Senior quarterback Mitch Leidner slides to take a knee at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. The Gophers beat Northwestern 29-12.

Gophers prevent second-half Wildcats comeback, win 29-12

by Jack White
Published November 21, 2016
Minnesota guard Nate Mason drives the ball to the basket in the second half against the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Feb. 21, 2015 in Madison, Wis.

Gophers gear up for battle of unbeaten

by Jack White
Published November 18, 2016

Questions from the Other Side: Northwestern football beat writer Bobby Pillote

by Jack White
Published November 18, 2016
Gophers linebacker Blake Cashman sacks Purdue quarterback David Blough on Saturday Nov. 5, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Cashman takes on new, bigger role at linebacker

by Jack White
Published November 17, 2016
Freshman guard Dupree McBrayer drives towards the basket at Williams Arena on Jan. 27.

Dominant second half leads to victory for Minnesota

by Jack White
Published November 15, 2016
Gopher forward Jordan Murphy handles the ball Saturday, Jan. 23 at Williams Arena where the Gophers were defeated 71-76 in overtime.

Gophers look to build on winning start with new and veteran players

by Jack White
Published November 14, 2016
Gophers running back Shannon Brooks fights through the Cornhuskers defense at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.

Gophers fall to Nebraska 24-17 on late interception

by Jack White
Published November 13, 2016
Gophers kicker Emmit Carpenter kicks the ball on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.

Carpenter continues special teams consistency

by Jack White
Published November 11, 2016

Questions from the Other Side: Nebraska football beat writer Brett Nierengarten

by Jack White
Published November 11, 2016
Gophers running back Rodney Smith scores a touchdown in the second quarter of their game against Purdue at TCF Bank Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016.

Minnesota defeats Purdue 44-31 behind career day from Smith

by Jack White
Published November 6, 2016

Questions from the Other Side: Purdue Exponent Staff Reporter Atreya Verma

by Jack White
Published November 4, 2016
Gophers defensive lineman Hank Ekpe reaches to grab the ball from Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois, on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2016.

Defensive line thrives behind play of veterans

by Jack White
Published November 3, 2016
Defensive end Scott Ekpe attempts to block a pass by Colorado State at TCF Bank Stadium on Sept. 24, 2016.

Gophers football take advantage of Illini turnovers

by Jack White
Published October 31, 2016

Questions from the Other Side: Illinois football beat writer Joey Figueroa

by Jack White
Published October 29, 2016
Gophers running back Shannon Brooks looks for running room on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.

Brooks, Smith excel in new formation

by Jack White
Published October 27, 2016
Gophers running back Rodney Smith leaves a trail of Rutgers defenders in his wake on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Minnesota edges Rutgers 34-32 in Homecoming game

by Jack White
Published October 22, 2016

Questions from the Other Side: Rutgers football beat writer Brian Fonseca

by Jack White
Published October 21, 2016
Gophers offensive lineman Jared Weyler, center, blocks on a running play against Iowa at TCF Bank Stadium on Oct. 8, 2016.

Offensive line battles multiple injuries for second-straight year

by Jack White
Published October 21, 2016
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