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Minnesota freshman Sara Groenewegen plays against Penn State at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2014.

Minnesota prepares for Big Tens

by Jared Christensen
Published May 8, 2014
Minnesota enters the conference tournament as the No. 3-seeded team.
Minnesota infielder Tyler Walker attempts to steal a base against Wisconsin on April 7, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Gophers cap off regular season with series win

by Jared Christensen
Published May 5, 2014
Minnesota has a bye in the first round of the Big Ten tournament.
Minnesota head softball coach Jessica Allister, right, volunteer assistant Dannie Skrove and pitching coach Piper Ritter cheer from the dugout May 5, 2013, against Indiana. Allister has led the Gophers to three straight seasons with 30 or more wins since her arrival in 2010.

Allister’s coaching style powers team in fourth year

by Jared Christensen
Published April 30, 2014
Jessica Allister has transformed the Gophers into a top team in the nation.
Minnesota junior Erica Meyer hits during the game against Penn State at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Saturday. This game resulted in a 9-0 win for the Gophers.

Gophers remain hot, sweep Nittany Lions

by Jared Christensen
Published April 28, 2014
Sara Groenewegen pitched the first no-hitter of her career on Saturday.
Minnesota infielder Tyler Walker attempts to steal a base against Wisconsin on April 7, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Allister’s first recruiting class shines

by Jared Christensen
Published April 23, 2014
Kaitlyn Richardson and Tyler Walker have led the charge for the junior class.
Minnesota pitcher Sara Moulton winds up to throw a pitch against Indiana on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Gophers win one in Michigan

by Jared Christensen
Published April 21, 2014
Minnesota scored only four runs in a three-game series against the No. 3 Wolverines.
Minnesotas Sara Moulton pitches during a doubleheader against Wisconsin on April 7, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Gophers ready for a test

by Jared Christensen
Published April 17, 2014
Minnesota will take on Big Ten leader Michigan in a crucial midseason series.
Minnesotas Sara Groenewegen pitches against Illinois on Saturday afternoon at St. Thomas University.

Groenewegen impresses in freshman season

by Jared Christensen
Published April 16, 2014
Sara Groenewegen is 11-0 and has eight home runs in her first year on campus.

Gophers take two of three in Big Ten set with Northwestern

by Jared Christensen
Published April 14, 2014
On Friday, Sara Moulton broke the school record for career strikeouts.

Moulton, Groenewegen lead in pitcher’s circle

by Jared Christensen
Published April 10, 2014
Minnesota’s one-two punch has not given up an earned run in six games.

Two Gophers named as National Player of the Year finalists

by Jared Christensen
Published April 9, 2014

Two members of Minnesota's 14th-ranked softball team were named as finalists for the 2014 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award Wednesday afternoon. The players are senior pitcher Sara Moulton...

Minnesota beats rival Iowa twice

by Jared Christensen
Published April 9, 2014
The Gophers did not allow a single earned run in the doubleheader.
Minnesotas Sara Groenewegen pitches against Illinois on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at St. Thomas University.

Minnesota looks to rebound against Iowa

by Jared Christensen
Published April 8, 2014
The Gophers lost just their fifth game of the year Sunday afternoon.
Sophomore Taylor LeMay runs over home base to her team after making her 9th home run of the season at the Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on Sunday.

Gophers split home series with Badgers

by Jared Christensen
Published April 7, 2014
Minnesota shut out Wisconsin in the second game of a doubleheader.

Gophers ready for heated rematch with Wisconsin

by Jared Christensen
Published April 3, 2014
Minnesota lost to the Badgers in the Big Ten title game last season.

Moulton selected 5th overall in NPF College Draft

by Jared Christensen
Published April 1, 2014

Two-time All-Big Ten pitcher Sara Moulton was drafted fifth overall by the Chicago Bandits in the National Professional Softball College Draft tonight. The decorated senior currently holds all-time program...

Minnesota freshman Sara Groenewegen pitches to Illinois, Saturday afternoon in St. Paul.

LeMay, Groenewegen pace squad

by Jared Christensen
Published March 31, 2014
The Gophers swept Illinois to improve their record to 27-4 on the season.
Minnesota pitcher Sara Moulton winds up to throw a pitch against Indiana on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Moulton and the Gophers content with being home

by Jared Christensen
Published March 27, 2014
Minnesota spent the first nine weeks of the season on the road.

Nelson, Ness place second, Gophers can’t overcome Penn State

by Jared Christensen
Published March 24, 2014

A wild weekend for the Gophers wrestling team featured upsets, disappointments and avenged losses at the NCAA tournament. Minnesota placed second when it was all said and done, racking up 104 team points...

Minnesota wins in Big Ten opener

by Jared Christensen
Published March 24, 2014
The Gophers took two of three games against Nebraska over the weekend.
Minnesota catcher Taylor LeMay  looks to throw the ball at the game against Oklahoma State University on Friday, March 7, 2014.

LeMay fuels Gophers at the plate

by Jared Christensen
Published March 13, 2014

No. 21 Minnesota expected big things from star players Sara Moulton and Kaitlyn Richardson before the season, but some of the team’s best production has come from first-year transfer Taylor LeMay. LeMay...

Nelson wins, Gophers take third at Big Tens

by Jared Christensen
Published March 10, 2014
Tony Nelson has now won three straight Big Ten heavyweight titles.
Nikki Anderson pitches during a doubleheader against Wisconsin on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Gophers improve to 17-3 with wins

by Jared Christensen
Published March 10, 2014
Minnesota won two of three games in Stillwater, Okla., over the weekend.

Minnesota prepares for Big Ten meet

by Jared Christensen
Published March 6, 2014
The Gophers are looking to solidify their No. 1 ranking this weekend.
Minnesota Sophomore Kaitlyn Richardson practices with her team Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at the Gibson-Nagurski Football Practice Facility.

Minnesota combats grind

by Jared Christensen
Published March 6, 2014

A week removed from its biggest win of the season, No. 20 Minnesota will look to continue its hot start when it travels to Stillwater, Okla., this weekend for the Mizuno Classic. That signature win came...

Ness brothers motivate each other

by Jared Christensen
Published March 5, 2014
Dylan Ness is a wrestler, and Jayson Ness is an assistant coach.
Minnesota infielder Kaitlyn Richardson throws her bat after a base hit against Wisconsin on April 7, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Minnesota stuns No. 4 Arizona State

by Jared Christensen
Published March 3, 2014
The Gophers went 3-1 on the weekend and stretched their record to 15-2.
Minnesota infielder Tyler Walker attempts to steal a base against Wisconsin on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Walker stars at the plate, in the field

by Jared Christensen
Published February 27, 2014

This weekend, the Gophers will look to improve on their best-ever start to a season when they travel to Tempe, Ariz., for the Louisville Slugger Classic. No. 20 Minnesota has lost only one game all season,...

Moulton dominates en route to four victories

by Jared Christensen
Published February 24, 2014
Sara Moulton allowed only three hits in 17 innings of work.

Minnesota closes dual season with win

by Jared Christensen
Published February 24, 2014
The Gophers rested some starters in the dual meet with No. 17 Iowa State.
Minnesotas Scott Schiller takes down Illinois Mario Gonzalez on Jan. 21, 2013, at the Sports Pavilion.

Schiller searches for rebound win

by Jared Christensen
Published February 20, 2014
Scott Schiller has lost two of his last four matches after starting 24-0.
Minnesota infielder Kaitlyn Richardson throws her bat after a base hit against Wisconsin on April 7, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Richardson powers Minnesota with bat

by Jared Christensen
Published February 20, 2014
Kaitlyn Richardson has been crushing the ball this season and is batting .462.

Gophers win third straight National Duals

by Jared Christensen
Published February 18, 2014
Minnesota beat No. 4 Cornell 24-15 in the final to win the championship.
Minnesota junior Sara Moulton pitches during a doubleheader against Wisconsin on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Gophers finish 3-1 at Easton Desert Classic

by Jared Christensen
Published February 17, 2014
Minnesota lost 15-2 to No. 1-ranked Florida on Sunday afternoon.

Gophers advance with 35-3 win over NDSU

by Jared Christensen
Published February 17, 2014
Minnesota could face No. 2 Cornell in the final of the National Duals.
Minnesota pitcher Sara Moulton winds up to throw a pitch against Indiana on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Moulton ready for history

by Jared Christensen
Published February 13, 2014
Sara Moulton will become the team’s all-time wins leader with a victory.
Minnesota senior Tony Nelson wrestles his opponent during the meet against Indiana at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014.

Gophers try for three- peat at National Duals

by Jared Christensen
Published February 13, 2014
Minnesota enters the National Duals fresh off a win over No. 1 Penn State.
Minnesota senior Scott Schiller

Gophers upset Penn State in front of sold-out crowd

by Jared Christensen
Published February 10, 2014
In his last home dual, Tony Nelson clinched the win and snapped his losing streak.

Minnesota begins 2014 season

by Jared Christensen
Published February 6, 2014
The Gophers won 36 games last year and are ready for the new season.

Minnesota preps for No. 1 Penn State

by Jared Christensen
Published February 6, 2014
While the dual is important, it’s also Senior Day for the wrestling team.
Gophers head coach J Robinson, head assistant coach Brian Eggum, and assistant coach Luke Becker look on during the dual against Indiana at the Sports Pavilion on Sunday.

Off the mat, an even fiercer fight

by Jared Christensen
Published February 4, 2014
At home meets, wrestling fans vote on the coaches’ personal style.

Gophers pummel Hoosiers 35-6

by Jared Christensen
Published February 3, 2014
Tony Nelson lost his third match in a row in the win against Indiana.

Nelson hopes to rebound

by Jared Christensen
Published January 30, 2014
Tony Nelson will face the No. 6 heavyweight in the NCAA.

Gophers bounce back, beat Hawkeyes

by Jared Christensen
Published January 27, 2014
Minnesota got two upset wins that paced the team to a win on the road.
Minnesotas Dylan Ness tries to take down Michigan States Dan Osterman on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at the Sports Pavilion.

Minnesota looks to bounce back at Iowa

by Jared Christensen
Published January 23, 2014
The Gophers lost their first dual of the season on the road last weekend.

Minnesota loses its first dual of the season

by Jared Christensen
Published January 21, 2014
An overtime win for No. 1 Adam Coon over No. 2 Tony Nelson stopped the Gophers' comeback against Michigan.

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