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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
The Gophers had a season-high 19 runs and 23 hits at home on Tuesday night.
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
The outfielder is third on the team with a .379 batting average this year.
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
Connecticut picked the former Gophers guard fourth overall in the WNBA Draft.

Offense responds to beat Illinois

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published May 2, 2016
The Gophers were shut out for the first time this season in game two Friday.
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
Minnesota had won five games in a row prior to its loss to the Bison Tuesday.
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
The left-hander has a perfect ERA this year after making seven appearances.
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
Austin Athmann hit two home runs in the third game of the series Sunday.
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
Ty McDevitt is a relief pitcher for the Gophers, while Cole is a catcher.
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
The Gophers scored seven runs during the seventh inning to defeat the Bison.
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
The sophomore had five hits in 12 plate appearances in the team’s last series.
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, Smiths 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
The Gophers rallied in the eighth inning twice in their series against Maryland.
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
The Gophers have made the fewest errors in the Big Ten this season.
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
The freshman ranks third on the team in batting average at .390 in 100 at-bats.
Gophers infielder Micah Coffey runs to first at Siebert Field on Apr. 1.

Gophers sweep Michigan

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published April 11, 2016
Minnesota won both games of a Friday doubleheader on the road in Ann Arbor.
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 scored seven runs in the first inning of the midweek contest.
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
The junior pitcher made five starts in the rotation before becoming a reliever.
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
Junior Matt Fiedler had six strikeouts in Friday’s victory and also tallied two hits.
Gophers catcher Austin Athmann runs to first base after hitting a home run at Siebert Field where the Gophers played against Saint Marys on Wednesday afternoon.

Gophers slug their way to home victory

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 31, 2016
Nine Minnesota players combined for 15 hits in the midweek contest.
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
The junior catcher struggled to stay healthy his first two collegiate seasons.
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
The Gophers tallied 35 hits during the series against the Bears with 23 runs.
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
Three of the team’s first-year players have an average higher than .350.
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
The Gophers home opener is Tuesday against Augsburg at Siebert Field.
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
Minnesota allowed a season-high 15 runs against the Wolverines Sunday.
Gophers outfielder Dan Motl swings at Siebert Field, March 31.

Health key for Motl as a senior

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 10, 2016
The centerfielder has missed time with injuries his first three seasons.
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
Charlie Creme, an ESPN analyst, has the team out of the bracket currently.
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
The Gophers won two of three games on the road against Georgia State.
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
The Gophers will play Northwestern, the No. 12 seed, in their first matchup.

Gophers quickly ushered out of Big Ten Tournament

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 3, 2016
Fifth-seeded Minnesota lost its first game in the Big Ten Tournament to twelfth-seeded Northwestern.

Sawyer starts again in his senior season

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 3, 2016
The left-hander was taken by the Twins in the 27th round of the 2015 MLB draft.

Banham earns top honors in the Big Ten

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published March 1, 2016
The redshirt senior guard is averaging 27.7 points and 5.9 rebounds this year.
Gophers guard Joanna Hedstrom runs the ball at Williams Arena on Wednesday.

Blowout loss ends regular season

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 29, 2016
Maryland handed the Gophers their worst loss in the Big Ten on Sunday.
Gophers infielder Connor Shaefbauer bats against Kansas State on April 28, 2015.

Minnesota wins series at Campbell

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 29, 2016
The team totaled more than 10 hits in each game for the road series.

Fiedler transitions to starting for Gophers

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 25, 2016
The junior led the team in ERA last season with a 2.86 in 15 appearances.
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
The Gophers beat No. 5 Ohio State at home with a late basket in overtime.
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
The Gophers will honor their three graduating guards Wednesday night.
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
The team only lost its last game of the weekend against No. 5 Oregon State.
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
Rachel Banham broke the Big Ten’s all-time scoring record on Sunday.
Senior outfielder Dan Motl sprints to first base at Siebert Field where the Gophers mens baseball team took on Penn State on April 18, 2015.

New fall caps motivate Gophers

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 18, 2016
Head coach John Anderson did not give the team “M” hats in fall practice.
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
Rachel Banham has never played in a NCAA tournament game in her career.

Gophers four-game winning streak snapped at Indiana

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 18, 2016
Redshirt senior guard Rachel Banham led the team with 29 points in the loss.
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
The guard made a last-second three and finished with 35 points Monday.
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
The Gophers shot a season-high 55 percent from the floor in the victory.
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
The senior guard is coming off the bench after starting most of her career.
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
The team's pitchers combined for a 5.40 ERA last season and had 202 walks.
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
Rachel Banham tied the NCAA record for points in a game with 60 on Sunday.
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
The team averages 80.4 points, which would be a school record if it holds.
Redshirt Sophomore Tim Shannon pitches the ball at Siebert Field where the Gopher Mens Baseball team took on Penn State on April 18, 2015.

Minnesota moving past disappointing 2015 season

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 3, 2016
The team sported a losing record last year and finished 9th in the Big Ten.
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
The team has had three Minnesota natives transfer in the past two years.

Win streak snaps in Ann Arbor

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published February 1, 2016
The Gophers were outscored 48-34 in the paint Sunday by the Wolverines.
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
Together Rachel Banham and Carlie Wagner average 43.6 points a game.
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
The redshirt senior scored 25 points in the second half to power a victory.

Lamke earns starting spot at center for Gophers

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published January 26, 2016
The freshman has started every game in conference play so far this season.
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 had four players score 10 or more points in the victory in Madison.
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
Rachel Banham and Carlie Wagner had 55 combined points at home Wednesday.

Starr rekindles love of basketball at Minn.

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published January 20, 2016
The guard sat out last season after transferring from Auburn University.
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
The senior guard scored in the last 24 seconds to secure the team’s victory.
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
Guards hitting rebounding goals

Gophers defeat Memphis

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published December 14, 2015
Rachel Banham had a double-double, and her scoring record was honored.

Hedstrom’s role growing

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published December 10, 2015
The junior guard is playing everywhere on the floor for the Gophers this season.

Moving Forwards

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published December 8, 2015
The Gophers have played five listed guards together on the court this year.
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 games end.

Gophers split against Duke and Towson

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published December 7, 2015
The team finished a four-game road trip Thursday with a 84-64 loss facing Duke.
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
The sophomore is second on the team in points with 93 in five games so far.
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
The redshirt senior now has 2,304 points in her career in 117 games played so far.
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
Senior Rachel Banham also broke the team’s scoring record on Saturday.

Gophers beat Kent State

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published November 25, 2015
Minnesota improved to 3-0 Tuesday with an 85-73 win.
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
The redshirt senior is close to the career points record owned by Lindsay Whalen.

Gophers’ season ends with loss to Loyola

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published November 23, 2015
Loyola Marymount defeated Minnesota 1-0 in round two of the NCAA tourney.
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
Rachel Banham led the team by scoring 30 points on 15 shots in the 91-64 victory.
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
The Gophers were 0-4-1 in their last five games before winning on Friday.
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
The senior guard was named the Big Ten Co-Player of the Week Monday.
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
Minnesota won its first match of the NCAA tourney at home Friday night.
Gophers womens 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
The redshirt senior guard missed most of last season with a knee injury in Dec.
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 make NCAA Tourney
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
The team allowed three goals for only the second time in the 2015 season.
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
The team’s defense is allowing .61 goals per game, compared to 1.15 last season.
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
The Scarlet Knights outshot Minnesota 19-5 over the course of the game Friday.
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
The freshman midfielder has started all 17 games this year for the Gophers and has two assists in addition to 10 shots.
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
A loss and tie over the weekend moved the Gophers out of first in the Big Ten.
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
In 15 games this season, Minnesota has scored 30 goals and allowed only 7.
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
The goalkeeper lost her father to a car accident in 2007.
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
Minnesota defeated Iowa and Nebraska on the road to stay atop the Big Ten.
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
Almost halfway into conference play, the Gophers are in first place in the Big Ten.
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
Minnesota had not lost a game in the Big Ten before the match in Madison.
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. Gaffneys goal was the first of her collegiate career.

Conditioning work leads Gaffney to success

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published October 1, 2015
The defender has started every game this season and has seven points so far.
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
The team swept its two opponents for the third straight weekend in a row.
Simone Kolander laughs with other Gopher womens 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
The junior forward was named one of two team captains for the 2015 season.
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 shes 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
Freshman Hugrun Friedriksdottir is the Gophers single international player.
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
Simone Kolander scored the winning goal in each of the two games.
Freshman April Bockin dribbles the ball down the field on Fridays game against the New Mexico Labos. The Gophers won 1-0.

Bockin makes impact

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published September 17, 2015
The forward has started seven of the Gophers eight games this season.
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. Gaffneys goal was the first of her collegiate career.

Offense powers Minnesota to home sweep

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published September 14, 2015

The Gophers soccer team wrapped up the nonconference portion of its schedule this past weekend with two victories, defeating the University of New Mexico Friday and the University of Nebraska-Omaha Sunday at...

Stiever faces raised expectations in junior season

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published September 10, 2015
The midfielder was named a Big Ten preseason player to watch in 2015.

Minnesota wins then draws

by Kaitlin Merkel
Published September 8, 2015

The Gophers women’s soccer team played into overtime twice on the road this past weekend, defeating Marquette University in the first overtime Fridayand tying with Texas Tech after two overtimes Sunday.   Minnesota...

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