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The Minnesota Daily

All content by Kaitlin Merkel
Minnesota catcher Austin Athmann swings at a pitch from Kansas State in Siebert Field on Tuesday evening. The Gophers beat Kansas 19 to 7 with 23 hits.

Anderson gets 1,200th career victory against Kansas

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published May 4, 2016
Rachel Banham looks to pass the ball during the second quarter at Williams Arena on Feb 15.

Banham enters new system with Sun

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published May 3, 2016
Sophomore Alex Boxwell runs to first base during the Gophers' game against South Dakota State at Siebert Field on April 13.

Boxwell matures after hard freshman campaign

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published May 3, 2016

Offense responds to beat Illinois

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published May 2, 2016
Sophomore Micah Coffey prepares to bat during the Gophers game against South Dakota State at Siebert Field on Apr. 13.

Gophers drop road game

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 27, 2016
Lucas Gilbreath pitches at Siebert Field on April 17 during the Gophers' weekend series against Maryland.

Gilbreath becomes steady bullpen arm for Gophers

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 26, 2016
Gophers centerfielder Austin Athmann swings at a pitch at Siebert Field on Mar. 31, 2015.

Gophers sweep Wildcats

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 25, 2016
Redshirt senior Ty McDevitt pitches the ball at Siebert Field on Tuesday, April 19 where the Gophers took on North Dakota State.

McDevitts form sibling battery

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 21, 2016
Freshman infielder Eddie Estrada slides through home plate at Siebert Field on Tuesday. After six innings with no runs during a game versus North Dakota State, the Gophers scored seven runs in the seventh inning, later closing the match 10-0.

Minnesota wins fifth consecutive midweek contest

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 20, 2016
Sophomore Luke Pettersen prepares to bat at Siebert Field on April 1, where the Gophers faced the University of Iowa.

Pettersen steps in at shortstop

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 19, 2016
Redshirt Junior Jordan Smith prepares to hit a pitch pitch during the weekend series against Maryland at Siebert Field Sunday. Although losing the series to Maryland, Smith's single in bottom of the 8 brought in two runs and gave the gophers a lead in their 6-4 victory.

Minnesota comes back to win two

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 18, 2016
Sophomore Micah Coffey prepares to bat during the Gophers' game against South Dakota State at Siebert Field on April 13.

Consistent fielding key for Minnesota

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 14, 2016
Freshman infielder Terrin Vavra runs past third base at Siebert Field, where the Gophers faced the University of Iowa on April 1.

Family ties push Vavra to succeed

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 12, 2016
Gophers infielder Micah Coffey runs to first at Siebert Field on Apr. 1.

Gophers sweep Michigan

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 11, 2016
Terrin Vavra watches the ball after hitting a home run in the third inning at Siebert Field on Wednesday. The Gophers defeated Northern Illinois University, 12-10.

Minnesota survives Northern Illinois rally

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 7, 2016
Minnesota starter Tyler Hanson pitches against Augsburg at Siebert Field on May 6, 2014.

Hanson takes move back to bullpen in stride

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 5, 2016
Junior Matt Fiedler throws a pitch at Siebert Field, where the Gophers faced the University of Iowa on Friday.

Minnesota takes two of three from Iowa

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 4, 2016
Gophers catcher Austin Athmann runs to first base after hitting a home run at Siebert Field where the Gophers played against Saint Mary's on Wednesday afternoon.

Gophers slug their way to home victory

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 31, 2016
Gophers catcher Austin Athmann swings at a pitch at Siebert Field on Mar. 31, 2015.

Athmann shows off hitting power

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 30, 2016
Gophers infielder Connor Schaefbauer swings at a pitch at Siebert Field on Mar. 31, 2015.

Minnesota wins two at Missouri State

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 28, 2016
Freshman infielder Terrin Vavra crosses third base at Siebert field, Tuesday, March 22.

Freshmen adding jolt to Gophers lineup

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 24, 2016
Senior outfielder Dan Motl sprints to first base at Siebert Field, where the Gophers baseball team took on Penn State on April 18, 2015.

Minnesota ends road trip

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 22, 2016
Gophers outfielder Matt Fiedler runs to third base at Siebert Field on April 28.

Gophers fall in road series at Utah Valley

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 21, 2016
Gophers outfielder Dan Motl swings at Siebert Field, March 31.

Health key for Motl as a senior

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 10, 2016
Redshirt senior Rachel Banham drives the ball against Ohio State at Williams Arena on Feb. 24.

Minnesota unlikely to receive NCAA berth

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 9, 2016
Gophers outfielder Matt Fielder runs to third base at Siebert Field on April 28, 2015.

Fiedler pitches complete game

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 7, 2016
Minnesota guard Rachel Banham looks up the court while shielding the ball from Northwestern guard Ashley Deary at Williams Arena on Jan. 20.

Minnesota headed to Big Ten tournament

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 3, 2016

Gophers quickly ushered out of Big Ten Tournament

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 3, 2016

Sawyer starts again in his senior season

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 3, 2016

Banham earns top honors in the Big Ten

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 1, 2016
Gophers guard Joanna Hedstrom runs the ball at Williams Arena on Wednesday.

Blowout loss ends regular season

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 29, 2016
Gophers infielder Connor Shaefbauer bats against Kansas State on April 28, 2015.

Minnesota wins series at Campbell

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 29, 2016
Sophomore guard Carlie Wagner jumps into the arms of teammate Shayne Mullaney after her game-winning shot in overtime against Ohio State in Williams Arena on Wednesday night.

Minnesota pulls off senior night upset

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 25, 2016

Fiedler transitions to starting for Gophers

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 25, 2016
Minnesota guard Mikayla Bailey handles the ball during the second quarter at Williams Arena on Monday, Feb. 15.

Senior class leaving long shadow

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 24, 2016
Gophers outfielder Matt Fielder runs to third base at Siebert Field on April 28, 2015.

Minnesota starts season 3-1 in Arizona

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 22, 2016
Minnesota guard Rachel Banham carries the ball at Williams Arena on Monday, Feb. 15. Banham scored the winning basket to defeat Iowa 78-76.

Gophers lose two as regular season wanes

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 22, 2016
Senior outfielder Dan Motl sprints to first base at Siebert Field where the Gophers men's baseball team took on Penn State on April 18, 2015.

New fall caps motivate Gophers

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 18, 2016
Minnesota guard Rachel Banham looks up court while shielding the ball from Northwestern guard Ashley Deary at Williams Arena on Jan. 20, where the Gophers won 95-92.

Gophers hoping for late run to tourney

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 18, 2016

Gophers four-game winning streak snapped at Indiana

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 18, 2016
Minnesota guard Rachel Banham looks to pass the ball during the second quarter at Williams Arena on Monday night. Banham scored the winning basket to defeat Iowa 78-76.

Banham beats the buzzer against Iowa

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 16, 2016
Sophomore guard Carlie Wagner handles the ball during the game against Nebraska at Williams Arena on Thursday, where the Gophers beat Nebraska 110-73.

Sharp shooting leads to rout of Huskers

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 15, 2016
Senior Shayne Mullaney faces pressure from Illinois defense at Williams Arena on Jan. 26.

Mullaney adjusts to new role

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 11, 2016
Gophers pitcher Toby Anderson throws the ball against Kansas State at Siebert Field on April 28, 2015.

Gophers looking to move past 2015 pitching woes

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 9, 2016
Redshirt senior guard Rachel Banham handles the ball at Williams Arena on Thursday, where Minnesota beat Rutgers 85-72.

Banham puts on historic show in Evanston

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 8, 2016
Senior Shayne Mullaney faces pressure from Illinois defense at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Minnesota attack on record pace

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 4, 2016
Redshirt Sophomore Tim Shannon pitches the ball at Siebert Field where the Gopher Men's Baseball team took on Penn State on April 18, 2015.

Minnesota moving past disappointing 2015 season

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 3, 2016
Allina Starr waits for a free throw to be shot at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 20, where the Gophers defeated the Wildcats 95-92.

Gophers luring transfers back in-state

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 2, 2016

Win streak snaps in Ann Arbor

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 1, 2016
Carlie Wagner manages to shoot in between two Maine defenders at Williams Arena on Nov. 20, 2015.

Dynamic scoring duo leads team

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published January 28, 2016
Rachel Banham handles the ball at Williams Arena on Tuesday evening, where Minnesota defeated Illinois 82-77.

Banham leads furious second-half rally

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published January 27, 2016

Lamke earns starting spot at center for Gophers

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published January 26, 2016
Gophers guard Carlie Wagner carries the ball against Northwestern at Williams Arena on Wednesday.

Gophers shoot past the Badgers

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published January 25, 2016
Minnesota guard Rachel Banham looks up court while shielding the ball from Northwestern guard Ashley Deary on Wednesday at Williams Arena where the Gophers won 95-92.

Gophers win shootout against Wildcats

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published January 21, 2016

Starr rekindles love of basketball at Minn.

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published January 20, 2016
Minnesota guard Mikayla Bailey handles the ball at Williams Arena on Dec. 6, 2015.

Bailey’s late three defeats Hoosiers

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published January 18, 2016
Junior guard Mikayla Bailey dribbles the ball against Penn State at Williams Arena on Jan. 28.

Guards hitting rebounding goals

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published December 16, 2015

Gophers defeat Memphis

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published December 14, 2015

Hedstrom’s role growing

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published December 10, 2015

Moving Forwards

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published December 8, 2015
Minnesota guard Carlie Wagner drives the ball down the court at Williams Arena where the Gophers defeated the Towson Tigers 105-86. Wagner was one of three Gophers to earn a double-double by the game's end.

Gophers split against Duke and Towson

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published December 7, 2015
Carlie Wagner manages to shoot in between two Maine defenders on Nov. 20 at Williams Arena.

Wagner showing progress for Minnesota

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published December 3, 2015
Minnesota guard Rachel Banham dribbles past Green Bay guard Megan Lukan on March 19,2014 at Williams Arena.

Rachel Banham sets scoring record in Puerto Rico

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published December 2, 2015
Rachel Banham shoots from the perimeter at Williams Arena on Nov. 20, 2015.

Gophers split Puerto Rico series

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published November 30, 2015

Gophers beat Kent State

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published November 25, 2015
Rachel Banham shoots from the perimeter on Friday night at Williams Arena where the Gophers defeated Maine 91-64.

Banham nears program scoring record

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published November 24, 2015

Gophers’ season ends with loss to Loyola

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published November 23, 2015
Carlie Wagner manages to shoot in-between two Maine defenders on Friday night at Williams Arena where Gophers defeated Maine 91-64.

Gophers score their way to victory

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published November 23, 2015
Junior forward Taylor Stainbrook dribbles the ball at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Oct. 18.

Minnesota escapes late season skid

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published November 19, 2015
Junior guard Mikayla Bailey dribbles the ball against Penn State at Williams Arena on Jan. 28.

Bailey picking up boards

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published November 19, 2015
Gophers midfielder Josee Stiever kicks the ball downfield at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium where Minnesota hosted the first round of the NCAA tournament against South Dakota State on Friday night.

Gophers defeat SDSU

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published November 16, 2015
Gophers women's basketball player Rachel Banham poses in the Bierman Field Athletic Building on Thursday afternoon. Banham has returned to play for the Gophers after recovering from an injury that forced her to sit out her senior season.

Banham ready for comeback season

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published November 10, 2015
Senior Haley Helverson dribbles the ball down the field at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Friday, Sept. 11.

Gophers make NCAA Tourney

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published November 10, 2015
Gophers forward Sydney Squires chases down a pass during the first half on Wednesday evening at the Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium, where Minnesota fell to Illinois 1-3.

Minnesota defeated by Illini at home

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published October 29, 2015
Senior Haley Helverson dribbles the ball down the field at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Friday, Sept. 11.

Gophers find balance on their back line

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published October 28, 2015
Junior Midfielder Josee Stiever dribbles the ball at the Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sunday where the Gophers tied the University of Michigan 0-0 in overtime.

Gophers fall on the road against Rutgers

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published October 26, 2015
Freshman midfielder Molly Fiedler runs the field against Purdue University at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sept. 25.

Fiedler opens up pitch for Minnesota

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published October 22, 2015
Junior Midfielder Josee Stiever dribbles the ball at the Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sunday where the Gophers tied the University of Michigan 0-0 in overtime.

Minnesota falls out of first place

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published October 19, 2015
Gophers forward April Bockin fights for the ball against Purdue at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium, September 25, 2015

Gophers riding offense to victories

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published October 15, 2015
Junior and Gophers Soccer goalkeeper Tarah Hobbs poses, displaying her recently acquired tattoo dedicated to her father at the Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Tuesday, October 6.

Tragedy pushes Hobbs toward the net

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published October 13, 2015
Gophers forward Simone Kolander fights for the ball at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

Soccer sweeps weekend

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published October 12, 2015
Freshman April Bockin dribbles the ball down the field at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sept. 11 against the New Mexico Lobos.

Gophers adjusting to being on top

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published October 8, 2015
Senior Haley Helverson dribbles the ball down the field at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Friday Sept. 11.

Gophers fall on the road to Wisconsin

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published October 5, 2015
Sophmore Maddie Gaffney kicks the ball at the Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Sept. 11 where the Gophers defeated the New Mexico Lobos 1-0. Gaffney's goal was the first of her collegiate career.

Conditioning work leads Gaffney to success

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published October 1, 2015
Gophers forward Simone Kolander fights for the ball against Purdue at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Friday, September 25.

Gophers gain two victories

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published September 28, 2015
Simone Kolander laughs with other Gopher women's soccer teammates before their game against the New Mexico Labos on Sept. 11, 2015 at Elizabeth Lyles Robbie Stadium.

Kolander takes on new leadership role for Gophers

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published September 24, 2015
Freshman Hugrun Friedriksdottir, midfielder from Iceland, stands in Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium Sunday morning. Friedriksdottir traveled about 3,000 miles from Iceland to play for the Gophers, however she's having to adjust to the U.S. while recuperating from a recent ACL injury.

Long-distance recruiting brings in Icelandic player

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published September 22, 2015
Gophers forward Simone Kolander handles the ball at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on August 29, 2014.

Minnesota sweeps ranked foes to open Big Ten slate

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published September 21, 2015
Freshman April Bockin dribbles the ball down the field on Friday's game against the New Mexico Labos. The Gophers won 1-0.

Bockin makes impact

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published September 17, 2015
Sophmore Maddie Gaffney kicks the ball at the Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on Friday evening where the Gophers defeated the New Mexico Labos 1-0. Gaffney's goal was the first of her collegiate career.

Offense powers Minnesota to home sweep

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published September 14, 2015

Stiever faces raised expectations in junior season

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published September 10, 2015

Minnesota wins then draws

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published September 8, 2015
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