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All content by Max Biegert
Junior Tyler Johnson runs the ball on Saturday, Sept. 14 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Tyler Johnson and wide receiving crew look to carry early success into Big Ten Play

by Max Biegert
Published September 20, 2018
Freshman Bryce Williams keeps the ball away Miami University on Saturday, Sept. 14 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Gophers rout Miami for third consecutive win

by Max Biegert
Published September 16, 2018

Gophers cruise past Miami for third consecutive victory

by Max Biegert
Published September 15, 2018

Antoine Winfield Jr. is poised to be a star

by Max Biegert
Published September 13, 2018

Daily Breakdown: Gophers open up as two-touchdown favorites over Miami of Ohio

by Max Biegert
Published September 12, 2018
Running back Rodney Smith faces oncoming tackles as his team mates make a path during the game against New Mexico on Thursday, Aug. 30 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Smith out for the season with knee injury

by Jack Warrick and Max Biegert
Published September 10, 2018
Redshirt Sophomore Seth Green attempts to avoid a tackle during the Gopher game against Fresno State on Saturday, Sept. 8 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Gophers running game adapts after Rodney Smith leaves game with injury

by Max Biegert
Published September 9, 2018

Quick Hitters: Minnesota dominated New Mexico State

by Max Biegert
Published September 6, 2018

Questions from the other side: Robert Kuwada

by Max Biegert
Published September 6, 2018
Seth Green celebrates earning a touchdown with quarterback Zack Annexstad during the game against New Mexico on Thursday, Aug. 30 at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers won 48-10.

Gophers dominate New Mexico State in season opener

by Max Biegert
Published August 31, 2018
Senior Matic Spec returns the ball during a game against Ohio State at Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, March 30.

Gophers to play Georgia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

by Max Biegert
Published May 2, 2018
Riley Johnson plays at the Windsong Golf Club during the Gopher Invitational on Sept. 13, 2015.

Gophers finish last in the Big Ten championships

by Max Biegert
Published April 30, 2018
Senior Felix Corwin returns the ball during a match against Ohio State University at Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, March 30.

Gophers lose to Ohio State in Big Ten championships semifinals

by Max Biegert
Published April 30, 2018
Senior Caroline Ryba competes in her singles match against the University of Michigan at Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, March 23.

Gophers fall in round one of the Big Ten championships; season ends

by Max Biegert
Published April 30, 2018
Riley Johnson plays at the Windsong Golf Club during the Gopher Invitational on Sept. 13, 2015.

Gophers lean on experience heading into Big Ten championships

by Max Biegert
Published April 26, 2018
Matic Spec returns the ball during a match against Ohio State University at Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, March 30.

Senior Matic Spec excelling at right time for Gophers

by Max Biegert
Published April 26, 2018
Senior Sabrine Garrison follows her drive during the Minnesota Invitational on Sept. 11, 2017 at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Sabrine Garrison shines in her final Big Ten championships

by Max Biegert
Published April 23, 2018
Senior Matic Spec returns the ball during a game against Ohio State at Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, March 30.

Gophers blow out Wildcats; lose to Illinois to close out regular season

by Max Biegert
Published April 23, 2018
Junior Caitlyn Merzbacher returns the ball during her singles match against the University of South Dakota at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 9.

Gophers split series with victory over Iowa and loss to Nebraska

by Max Biegert
Published April 23, 2018
Junior Caitlyn Merzbacher returns the ball to the University of Northern Iowa with partner Mehvish Safdar at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Jan. 26.

Mehvish Safdar remains strong suit in doubles

by Max Biegert
Published April 19, 2018
Senior Sabrine Garrison follows her drive during the Minnesota Invitational on Sept. 11, 2017 at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Sabrine Garrison closes out collegiate career; looks for medical schools

by Max Biegert
Published April 19, 2018
Riley Johnson plays at the Windsong Golf Club during the Gopher Invitational on Sept. 13, 2015.

Minnesota finishes tied for eighth in shortened Hawkeye Invitational

by Max Biegert
Published April 16, 2018
Junior Muyu Wu plays at the fourth annual Minnesota Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 at the Minikahda Club.

Gophers finish 10th in shortened Lady Buckeye Invitational

by Max Biegert
Published April 16, 2018
Junior Caitlyn Merzbacher returns the ball during her singles match against the University of South Dakota at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 9.

The Gophers drop two matches to top 15 teams in Illinois

by Max Biegert
Published April 16, 2018
Senior Matic Spec returns the ball during a game against Ohio State at Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, March 30.

Gophers sweep Michigan State; postpone Sunday match against Michigan

by Max Biegert
Published April 16, 2018
Freshman Vlad Lobak returns the ball during his doubles match with partner Eli Ogilvy against the University of Pennsylvania at the Baseline Tennis Center on Sunday, Feb. 25.

Vlad Lobek learns from his freshman season

by Max Biegert
Published April 12, 2018
Sophomore Muyu Wu plays at the fourth annual Minnesota Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 at the Minikahda Club.

Muyu Wu transitions from China and becomes Gophers’ top golfer in the spring

by Max Biegert
Published April 12, 2018
Freshman Vlad Lobak returns the ball during his doubles match with partner Eli Ogilvy against the University of Pennsylvania at the Baseline Tennis Center on Sunday, Feb. 25.

Vlad Lobek redeems himself with dual-clinching victory

by Max Biegert
Published April 9, 2018
Senior Caroline Ryba looks to return the ball at Baseline Tennis Center on Saturday, Mar. 4, 2017.

Gophers women’s tennis go undefeated against Ohio State, Penn State

by Max Biegert
Published April 9, 2018
Sophomore Tina Kreinis competes in her singles match against the University of Michigan at the baseline tennis center on Friday, March 23.

By channelling emotions, sophomore Tina Kreinis brings energy to Gophers

by Max Biegert
Published April 5, 2018
Angus Flanagan drives a ball at the 12th hole during the Gopher Invitational at Windsong Farms Golf Club in Independence, Minnesota on Sunday, Sept. 10.

Gophers finish 16th at The Goodwin

by Max Biegert
Published April 3, 2018
Sophomore Stefan Milicevic returns the ball during a match against Ohio State University at Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, March 30.

Gophers split matches versus ranked foes

by Max Biegert
Published April 2, 2018
Riley Johnson plays at the Windsong Golf Club during the Gopher Invitational on Sept. 13, 2015.

Senior Riley Johnson improves from underclassmen seasons

by Max Biegert
Published March 29, 2018
Senior Felix Corwin returns the ball during his singles match against the University of Pennsylvania at the Baseline Tennis Center on Sunday, Feb. 25.

Felix Corwin excels after taking over the No. 1 singles spot

by Max Biegert
Published March 29, 2018
Junior Josip Krstanovic returns the ball during his singles match at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 2.

Minnesota men’s tennis earns two conference victories

by Max Biegert
Published March 26, 2018
Junior Caitlyn Merzbacher returns the ball during her singles match against the University of South Dakota at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 9.

Gophers lose two matches over the weekend

by Max Biegert
Published March 26, 2018
Junior Barbara Mancera returns the ball during her singles match against the University of South Dakota at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 9.

Barbara ‘Bita’ Mancera is now comfortable after transferring

by Max Biegert
Published March 22, 2018
Sophomore Cammy Frei returns the ball during her singles match against the University of South Dakota at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 9.

Gophers beat Maryland, Rutgers

by Max Biegert
Published March 19, 2018
Junior Muyu Wu plays at the fourth annual Minnesota Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 at the Minikahda Club.

Gophers finish tied for 11th in the Clover Cup

by Max Biegert
Published March 19, 2018
Angus Flanagan hits his drive at the 12th hole during the Gopher Invitational at Windsong Farms Golf Club in Independence, Minnesota on Sunday, Sept. 10.

Gophers tie for 11th in the Schenkel Invitational

by Max Biegert
Published March 19, 2018

Gophers lose 4-0 in NCAA Quarterfinal

by Max Biegert
Published March 10, 2018
The Gopher women's hockey team watches on as senior defenseman Sydney Baldwin brings the puck down the ice on Dec. 1, 2017 at Ridder Arena.

Minnesota’s season ends in first round loss to Wisconsin

by Max Biegert
Published March 10, 2018
Forward Taylor Williamson battles with Badgers defender Melissa Channell for the puck during the WCHA Final Faceoff at Ridder Arena on March 6, 2016.

After autoimmune disease, Taylor Williamson battles back into NCAA Tournament

by Max Biegert
Published March 8, 2018

Gophers finish ninth in Tiger Invitational

by Max Biegert
Published March 8, 2018
Senior Sabrine Garrison follows her drive during the Minnesota Invitational on Sept. 11, 2017 at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Gophers finish 11th in the Meadow Club Women’s Intercollegiate

by Max Biegert
Published March 8, 2018
Head women's tennis coach Catrina Thompson observes practice on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017.

Head coach Catrina Thompson earns first Big ten victory

by Max Biegert
Published March 7, 2018
Junior Josip Krstanovic returns the ball during his singles match at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 2.

Gophers win two matches on road trip

by Max Biegert
Published March 7, 2018
The Gophers celebrate their empty-net goal late in the third period to seal their victory in the WCHA championship game against Wisconsin at Ridder Arena on Sunday, March 4.

Gophers shock Wisconsin to win WCHA Final Faceoff Championship

by Max Biegert
Published March 5, 2018

Gophers win the WCHA Final Faceoff championship

by Max Biegert
Published March 4, 2018
Forward Lindsay Agnew fights for the puck during a game against Ohio State for the WCHA Final Faceoff semifinal on March 3 at Ridder Arena.

Gophers advance to Final Faceoff championship

by Max Biegert
Published March 4, 2018

Gophers advance to the championship of the WCHA Final Face-Off

by Max Biegert
Published March 4, 2018
Forward Kelly Pannek watches the puck drop during a game against Ohio State on Feb. 27, 2016.

Gophers face tough matchup with Ohio State for WCHA Final Faceoff semifinal

by Max Biegert
Published March 1, 2018
Senior Rúnar Arnórsson checks the wind during the Gopher Invitational at Windsong Farm Golf Club in Independence, Minnesota on Sept. 10, 2017.

Senior Runar Arnorsson perfects golf game with little sleep

by Max Biegert
Published March 1, 2018
Riley Johnson plays at the Windsong Golf Club during the Gopher Invitational on Sept. 13, 2015.

Gophers lose in head-to-head matchup against Houston

by Max Biegert
Published February 26, 2018
Junior Caitlyn Merzbacher returns the ball during her singles match against the University of South Dakota at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 9.

Gophers split double-header in Washington

by Max Biegert
Published February 26, 2018
Senior Matic Spec returns the ball during his singles match against the University of Pennsylvania at the Baseline Tennis Center on Sunday, Feb. 25.

Minnesota wins both matches over the weekend at Baseline Tennis Center

by Max Biegert
Published February 26, 2018

FOR PAPER ONLY DO NOT EDIT OTHER WOMEN’S HOCKEY STORIES: Minnesota sweeps St. Cloud State and moves on to face Ohio State in the WCHA semifinals

by Max Biegert
Published February 25, 2018
Senior Cara Piazza keeps her balance as she attempts a shot during a game against St. Cloud State at the Roseville Skating Center on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015.

Gophers advance to WCHA semifinals after victory over St. Cloud State

by Max Biegert
Published February 25, 2018
Forward Grace Zumwinkle readies to hit the puck during the first round of the WCHA Playoffs against St. Cloud State on Friday.

Gophers beat St. Cloud in first game of WCHA playoffs

by Max Biegert
Published February 24, 2018
Junior Caitlyn Merzbacher returns the ball during her singles match against the University of South Dakota at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 9.

Caitlyn Merzbacher adjusts to first year without her dad coaching

by Max Biegert
Published February 22, 2018
Forward Lindsay Agnew passes the puck during a game against Bemidji State on Dec. 12, 2017.

Lindsay Agnew learns how to play at higher level after Nations Cup

by Max Biegert
Published February 22, 2018
Freshman Jackson Allen returns the ball during his singles match at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 2.

Gophers beat Wisconsin in Big Ten opener

by Max Biegert
Published February 19, 2018
Junior Barbara Mancera returns the ball during her singles match against the University of South Dakota at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 9.

The Gophers drop two matches in Missouri

by Max Biegert
Published February 19, 2018
Forward Nicole Schammel goes after the puck during the Gophers' game against Wisconsin at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.

No. 1 Wisconsin sweeps Gophers to end regular season

by Max Biegert
Published February 17, 2018

No. 1 Wisconsin beats No. 7 Gophers in comeback fashion 4-3

by Max Biegert
Published February 17, 2018
Forward Nicole Schammel goes after the puck during the Gophers' game against Wisconsin at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.

No. 1 Wisconsin comes from behind to beat Minnesota

by Max Biegert
Published February 17, 2018
Junior Josip Krstanovic returns the ball during his singles match at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 2.

Josip Krstanovic moves up in singles play

by Max Biegert
Published February 15, 2018
Defenseman Sophie Skarzynski passes the puck during a game against Bemidji State on Dec. 1, 2017.

Sophie Skarzynski plays offense and defense in Gophers Olympics year

by Max Biegert
Published February 15, 2018
Angus Flanagan competes in the Gopher Invitational on Sept. 10, 2017.

Gophers take eighth in Big Ten Match Play event

by Max Biegert
Published February 12, 2018
Senior Felix Corwin lunges for the ball during his doubles match against NC State on Jan. 20.

Gophers split two matches in New Hampshire

by Max Biegert
Published February 12, 2018

Gophers sweep the weekend with three dual match victories

by Max Biegert
Published February 12, 2018
Junior Muyu Wu plays at the fourth annual Minnesota Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 at the Minikahda Club.

Gophers open their season in Florida

by Max Biegert
Published February 12, 2018
Senior Caroline Ryba looks to return the ball at Baseline Tennis Center on Saturday, Mar. 4, 2017.

Caroline Ryba to make 50th consecutive start in the No. 1 singles spot

by Max Biegert
Published February 8, 2018
Senior Caroline Ryba prepares to return the ball to the University of Northern Iowa during her singles match at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Jan. 26.

Gophers fall in the championship of the Courtside Classic

by Max Biegert
Published February 5, 2018
Junior Josip Krstanovic returns the ball during his singles match at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 2.

Gophers win despite having two seniors out of lineup

by Max Biegert
Published February 5, 2018
Lindsay Agnew skates towards the puck on Friday, Dec. 8 at Ridder Arena.

After they lost in a shootout, Gophers defeat St. Cloud in second game

by Max Biegert
Published February 5, 2018
The Gopher women's hockey team watches on as senior defenseman Sydney Baldwin brings the puck down the ice on Dec. 1, 2017 at Ridder Arena.

Gophers prevent St. Cloud comeback in second game of series

by Max Biegert
Published February 3, 2018
Felix Corwin returns the ball at the Baseline Tennis Center on April 21.

Gophers learning from tough nonconference schedule

by Max Biegert
Published February 2, 2018
Grace Zumwinkle keeps the puck away from a Minnesota-Duluth player on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.

Minnesota prepares for road trip with second place on the line

by Max Biegert
Published February 1, 2018
Junior Camila Vargas Gomez returns the ball during her singles match at the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Jan. 26.

Women’s tennis coach gets her first career victory; Men’s team can’t advance to ITA Indoor Finals

by Max Biegert
Published January 29, 2018
Forward Cara Piazza looks to pass the puck at the Ridder Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Minnesota’s seniors lead the way in their final home game

by Max Biegert
Published January 28, 2018
The Gopher women's hockey team watches on as senior defenseman Sydney Baldwin brings the puck down the ice on Dec. 1, 2017 at Ridder Arena.

Gophers take first game of series against Mankato

by Max Biegert
Published January 27, 2018
Senior Caroline Ryba looks to return the ball at Baseline Tennis Center on Saturday, Mar. 4, 2017.

Gophers prepare for dual season in spring

by Max Biegert
Published January 25, 2018
Senior goaltender Sidney Peters guards the goal in the third period at Ridder Arena on Sunday, Oct. 29.

Gophers seniors to play final game at Ridder Arena

by Max Biegert
Published January 25, 2018
Senior Felix Corwin lunges for the ball during his doubles match against NC State on Saturday, Jan. 20.

Gophers drop tight match against NC State

by Max Biegert
Published January 22, 2018
Redshirt junior forward Nicole Schammel skates with the puck on Friday Dec. 8 at Ridder Arena.

Ohio State sweeps Minnesota with high-octane offense

by Max Biegert
Published January 20, 2018
Sophomore forward Alex Woken maneuvers the puck away from a Bemidji State player at Ridder Arena on Friday, Dec. 1. The Gophers won 3-2 in overtime.

Gophers suffer first road loss of season

by Max Biegert
Published January 20, 2018
Gophers sophomore Matic Spec returns the ball to South Florida in the Baseline Tennis Center on Friday, Feb. 5.

Despite flight delays with early classes, Gophers ready to start season

by Max Biegert
Published January 19, 2018
Redshirt junior forward Nicole Schammel skates with the puck on Friday Dec. 8 at Ridder Arena.

Gophers split series with Vermont

by Max Biegert
Published January 15, 2018

The Gophers score five goals in third period, pull away from Catamounts

by Max Biegert
Published January 14, 2018

Gophers drop first game against the Catamounts

by Max Biegert
Published January 13, 2018
Head coach Richard Pitino directs the team from the sideline on Thursday, Nov. 2 at Williams Arena.

Gophers men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino on Reggie Lynch: “We never saw any red flags leading up to this”

by Jack Warrick and Max Biegert
Published January 5, 2018
Redshirt junior forward Nicole Schammel skates with the puck on Friday, Dec. 8 at Ridder Arena.

Gophers end 2017 with a blowout win versus Minnesota-Duluth

by Max Biegert
Published December 11, 2017
Forward Cara Piazza looks to pass the puck at the Ridder Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Cara Piazza leads in Olympic year

by Max Biegert
Published December 7, 2017
Sophomore forward Alex Woken maneuvers the puck away from a Bemidji State player at Ridder Arena on Friday, Dec. 1. The Gophers won 3-2 in overtime.

Minnesota wins in overtime Friday; loses Saturday to Bemidji State

by Max Biegert
Published December 4, 2017
Forward senior Caitlin Reilly skates down the ice with puck at Ridder Arena on Sunday, Oct. 29.

Though part of a hockey family, Caitlin Reilly makes her own mark

by Max Biegert
Published November 30, 2017
Forward Cara Piazza looks to pass the puck at the Ridder Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Minnesota sweeps Lindenwood with goal in overtime Sunday

by Max Biegert
Published November 27, 2017
Forward Davonte Fitzgerald blocks an Alabama A&M player during the game on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Williams Arena. 

Murphy continues to roll as Gophers dismantle Alabama A&M

by Max Biegert
Published November 22, 2017
Defenseman Sydney Baldwin passes the puck at Ridder Arena on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Minnesota completes weekend sweep of St. Cloud State

by Max Biegert and Erik Nelson
Published November 20, 2017

Woken scores two goals in five minutes to lead Gophers to 3-0 victory against St. Cloud

by Max Biegert
Published November 19, 2017
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