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All content by Megan Ryan
Minnesota senior track athletes John Simons, left, Zach Siegmeier, center, and Jon Lehman, right, stand on Bierman Track on Wednesday. All three are preparing for the Big Ten championships next week.

Trio of seniors lead Gophers men’s track and field

by Megan Ryan
Published May 8, 2014

U alumnus Mead shines at race in California

by Megan Ryan
Published May 6, 2014

Minnesota finishes in middle of pack

by Megan Ryan
Published May 5, 2014

Gophers alum runs second-fastest time in world this year

by Megan Ryan
Published May 5, 2014

Geyen’s new style generates success

by Megan Ryan
Published May 1, 2014
Minnesota high jumper Wally Ellenson practices at Bierman Field on April 30, 2013.

Gophers come up short at Drake Relays

by Megan Ryan
Published April 28, 2014
Minnesota senior runner Maggie Bollig practices at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013.

DMR looks to match last year’s performance

by Megan Ryan
Published April 24, 2014

Gophers men leave local relays with five titles

by Megan Ryan
Published April 21, 2014

Fountain surges in his first season

by Megan Ryan
Published April 17, 2014
Minnesota's Ben Marshall rests his hand on Nate Condon after the Gophers lost in the NCAA championship 7-4 against Union College on Saturday evening in Philadelphia.

Minnesota stumbles in final

by Megan Ryan
Published April 14, 2014
Minnesota's Ben Marshall rests his hand on Nate Condon after the Gophers lost in the NCAA championship 7-4 against Union College on Saturday evening in Philadelphia.

Gophers fall to Union in NCAA final

by Megan Ryan
Published April 12, 2014

Gophers improve under new coach

by Megan Ryan
Published April 10, 2014
Fans celebrate after Gophers senior defenseman Justin Holl scored with 0.6 seconds left in the game to give Minnesota the dramatic 2-1 win over its longtime rival North Dakota on Thursday evening in Philadelphia.

Gophers beat UND, advance to NCAA final

by Megan Ryan
Published April 10, 2014
Minnesota forward Nate Condon tries to block a pass from Wisconsin forward Mark Zengerle on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Gophers prepare for UND, Frozen Four

by Megan Ryan
Published April 10, 2014
Minnesota forward Kyle Rau is a co-captain with forward Nate Condon. The Gophers will play in the Frozen Four in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 10.

Rau keeps quiet amid on-ice success

by Megan Ryan
Published April 9, 2014

Gophers earn nine titles

by Megan Ryan
Published April 7, 2014

Siegmeier ready to repeat as Big Ten champ

by Megan Ryan
Published April 3, 2014
The Gophers men's hockey team beat St. Cloud State 4-0 Sunday evening at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. With the win, Minnesota advanced to the Frozen Four for the second time in three years.

Gophers beat St. Cloud State, advance to Frozen Four

by Megan Ryan
Published March 31, 2014

Gophers one win from Frozen Four

by Megan Ryan
Published March 29, 2014
Minnesota forward Nate Condon controls the puck against Michigan at Mariucci on Friday, February, 14, 2015.

Minnesota looks to avenge woes

by Megan Ryan
Published March 27, 2014
Minnesota forward Gabe Guertler skates against Ohio State at the Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Friday. Minnesota went in as the tournament's top-seed team, but lost to Ohio State 3-1 in the semifinals.

Minnesota bows out at Big Ten tournament

by Megan Ryan
Published March 24, 2014

Minnesota has its chance to lock up a Big Ten title

by Megan Ryan
Published March 13, 2014
The Fasching family photographed at its Burnsville, Minn., home March 2. Hudson Fasching, middle, is a forward on the Gophers men's hockey team, and his two siblings, Mallory, far left, and Cooper, far right, have a condition that leaves them unable to walk or talk and requiring round-the-clock care.

A Fasching family portrait

by Megan Ryan
Published March 12, 2014
Minnesota goalie Adam Wilcox grabs the puck during a game against Minnesota State-Mankato on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Mariucci Arena.

Minnesota’s Big Ten title still on ice

by Megan Ryan
Published March 10, 2014
Sophomore forward Kyle Rau plays against Minnesota State on Friday at the Mariucci Arena.

Minnesota’s first line clicks

by Megan Ryan
Published March 6, 2014
Gopher forward Sam Warning handles the puck against Penn State at Mariucci Arena on Friday. Minnesota beat Penn State 5-1.

Gophers sweep Penn State

by Megan Ryan
Published March 3, 2014

Gophers’ fourth-liners compete

by Megan Ryan
Published February 27, 2014

Bromance on ice

by Megan Ryan
Published February 26, 2014
Minnesota forward Nate Condon controls the puck against Michigan at Mariucci on Friday. Gophers swept Michigan, winning 5-3 Friday and 4-1 Saturday.

Minnesota sweeps Michigan

by Megan Ryan
Published February 17, 2014
Gopher's defense Justin Holl guides the puck away from St. Cloud State during the North Star College Cup game on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at the Xcel Energy Center.

Minnesota preps for bounce-back series

by Megan Ryan
Published February 13, 2014
Minnesota forward Seth Ambroz skates against Mercyhurst in the Ice Breaker Tournament at Mariucci Arena on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013.

Minnesota loses two in Madison

by Megan Ryan
Published February 10, 2014

Fasching rekindles early-season flame just in time for Wisconsin

by Megan Ryan
Published February 6, 2014
Freshman forward on the University of Minnesota men's hockey team Vinni Lettieri on the ice of Mariucci Arena after the victory over Michigan, Saturday night.

Lettieri aims to make a name for himself

by Megan Ryan
Published February 5, 2014
Gophers forward Hudson Fasching skates against Michigan State at Mariucci on Friday night. Gophers lost in a shoot out after tying 2-2 on Friday night, but won 1-0 Saturday.

Gophers skate past Spartans at home

by Megan Ryan
Published February 3, 2014
Gophers forward Sam Warning skates against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 at Mariucci Arena.

Ambroz, Warning jostle for team lead in goals

by Megan Ryan
Published January 30, 2014
Minneota goalie Adam Wilcox attempts to block an incoming puck during their first game of the North Star College Cup against St. Cloud State on Friday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Gophers stake a claim at first North Star Cup

by Megan Ryan
Published January 27, 2014
Minnesota forward Kyle Rau assists on Taylor Cammarata's goal in the second period against Ohio State on Friday at TCF Bank Stadium.

Gophers prep for first North Star Cup

by Megan Ryan
Published January 23, 2014
Minnesota defenseman Mike Reilly reaches for the puck against the Buckeyes on Friday at the Hockey City Classic at TCF Bank Stadium.

Gophers sweep weekend series against Buckeyes

by Megan Ryan
Published January 21, 2014
Sophomore Alex Beckman flies over the last hurdle in the woman's 60 meter hurdles final, coming in second place Saturday at the Field House.

Gophers start fast at Northwest Open

by Megan Ryan
Published January 21, 2014
Minnesota forward Justin Kloos skates against Mercyhurst in the Ice Breaker Tournament at Mariucci Arena on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013.

Gophers get four points in East Lansing

by Megan Ryan
Published December 9, 2013
Minnesota forward Seth Ambroz skates against Mercyhurst in the the Ice Breaker Tournament at Mariucci Arena on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013.

Ambroz finds his niche as vocal leader

by Megan Ryan
Published December 5, 2013

Brodzinski steps up, fills role on blue line

by Megan Ryan
Published November 27, 2013
Minnesota goalie Adam Wilcox grabs the puck during a game against Minnesota State-Mankato on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Mariucci Arena.

Gophers split weekend series with UMD

by Megan Ryan
Published November 25, 2013

Bischoff looks to stay in starting lineup

by Megan Ryan
Published November 21, 2013
Minnesota goaltender Michael Shibrowski stands in the crease against Minnesota State-Mankato on Saturday. The Gophers swept the Mavericks with the 3-0 win.

Shibrowski fills in, helps Gophers sweep Mavericks

by Megan Ryan
Published November 18, 2013
Minnesota Justin Kloos skates against Mercyhurst in the first round of the Ice Breaker Tournament at Mariucci Arena on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013.

Pair of freshmen adjust on ice

by Megan Ryan
Published November 14, 2013

Fasching honored by Big Ten

by Megan Ryan
Published November 12, 2013
Minnesota forward Hudson Fasching shoots the puck against Lethbridge on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, at Mariucci Arena.

Minnesota splits series with Irish

by Megan Ryan
Published November 11, 2013

Lucia to face off with son this weekend

by Megan Ryan
Published November 7, 2013
Minnesota's Christian Isackson, Travis Boyd, Seth Ambroz, Sam Warning, Ben Marshall and Kyle Rau on Saturday at Mariucci Arena. All six players are juniors on the Gophers men's hockey team and live in a house together.

Gophers’ juniors together on and off ice

by Megan Ryan
Published November 6, 2013
Minnesota defenseman Brady Skjei pushes Elliott Harding, a member of the Minnesota Special Hockey team Stingers, around the rink on Saturday at Mariucci Arena. The Hendrinkson Foundation worked with the University to join the men's hockey team with local sled hockey and special hockey teams.

Minnesota uses bye to give back

by Megan Ryan
Published November 4, 2013
Minnesota defenseman Mike Reilly skates against Boston College at Mariucci Arena on Friday.

Minnesota wins and ties with BC

by Megan Ryan
Published October 28, 2013

No. 1 rank irrelevant so early in season

by Megan Ryan
Published October 24, 2013

Warning nabs second-straight Big Ten award

by Megan Ryan
Published October 22, 2013
Minnesota forward Sam Warning handles the puck against Mercyhurst in the Ice Breaker Tournament at Mariucci Arena on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013.

Warning paces Gophers to sweep

by Megan Ryan
Published October 21, 2013
Minnesota forward Tom Serratore plays against Minnesota State on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Mariucci Arena.

Serratores come together at Bemidji

by Megan Ryan
Published October 17, 2013

Warning, Rau receive Big Ten honors

by Megan Ryan
Published October 15, 2013
Minnesota middle blocker Hannah Tapp blocks a ball against Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at the Sports Pavilion.

Tapp twins bring team together

by Megan Ryan
Published October 15, 2013

Gophers move up spot in national poll

by Megan Ryan
Published October 14, 2013

Gophers rebound with win at OSU

by Megan Ryan
Published October 14, 2013
Minnesota forward Travis Boyd fights for the puck against Lethbridge on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, at Mariucci Arena.

Boyd bulks up, looks to make an immediate impact

by Megan Ryan
Published October 10, 2013
Minnesota middle blocker Tori Dixon prepares to spike the ball against Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Sports Pavilion.

Minnesota falls to Penn State in five

by Megan Ryan
Published October 10, 2013
Gophers outside hitter Karlie Hauer passes the ball during a match Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at the Sports Pavilion.

Hauer hits stride in sophomore season with Gophers

by Megan Ryan
Published October 9, 2013

Gophers drop in national poll

by Megan Ryan
Published October 7, 2013
Minnesota Tori Dixon prepares to spike the ball against Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at the Sports Pavilion.

Women struggle on first Big Ten road trip

by Megan Ryan
Published October 7, 2013
Minnesota froward Travis Boyd fights for the puck against Lethbridge on Saturday at Mariucci Arena.

Canadian exhibition gets physical

by Megan Ryan
Published October 7, 2013
Minnesota outside hitter Daly Santana blocks the ball on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, against Indiana at the Sports Pavilion.

Santana stymies sophomore slump, leads Gophers

by Megan Ryan
Published October 3, 2013
Minnesota goalie Adam Wilcox grabs the puck during a game against Minnesota State on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Mariucci Arena.

Gophers led by new faces this season

by Megan Ryan
Published October 3, 2013

Gophers climb one spot in national poll

by Megan Ryan
Published September 30, 2013

Wittman named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

by Megan Ryan
Published September 30, 2013
Gopher's Ashley Wittman makes a kill against Purdue on Sunday at the Sports Pavilion.

Women sweep Sunday match with Purdue

by Megan Ryan
Published September 30, 2013
Outside hitter Daly Santana blocks the ball Wednesday night against Indiana at the Sports Pavilion.

Women improve to 13-1 with victory

by Megan Ryan
Published September 26, 2013
Minnesota freshman outside hitter Sarah Wilhite bumps the ball against Duke on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at the Sports Pavilion.

Wilhite uses talent to crack lineup

by Megan Ryan
Published September 25, 2013

Gophers retain ranking in national poll

by Megan Ryan
Published September 23, 2013
Minnesota freshman outside hitter Sarah Wilhite bumps the ball against Duke on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at the Sports Pavilion.

Minnesota sweeps the weekend

by Megan Ryan
Published September 23, 2013

Nora transitions in first season with team

by Megan Ryan
Published September 19, 2013
Minnesota freshman outside hitter Kalei Mau plays the ukulele on Monday, April 15, 2013. (Dane adding more, don't publish this with this on here!)

Mau adapts to new life on the mainland

by Megan Ryan
Published September 17, 2013
Minnesota senior outside hitter Ashley Wittman spikes the ball against Duke on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at the Sports Pavilion.

Minnesota drops first match of season

by Megan Ryan
Published September 16, 2013
Gophers middle blocker Tori Dixon spikes the ball during a game against North Dakota State on Sept. 10, 2012, at the Sports Pavilion.

Dixon leads after USA experience

by Megan Ryan
Published September 12, 2013

Gophers still No. 4

by Megan Ryan
Published September 9, 2013

Rosado taken off volleyball roster

by Megan Ryan
Published September 5, 2013
Minnesota setter Alexandra Palmer plays against Ohio State on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, at the Sports Pavillion.

Palmer leads youthful group of setters

by Megan Ryan
Published September 5, 2013
Minnesota middle blocker Tori Dixon tips the ball over the net against Nebraska on Nov. 16, 2012, at the Sports Pavilion.

Gophers get perfect start

by Megan Ryan
Published September 3, 2013

Gophers rank No. 4 in latest poll

by Megan Ryan
Published September 2, 2013

Dixon named Big Ten Player of the Week

by Megan Ryan
Published September 2, 2013
Minnesota thrower Quentin Mege throws at the Jack Johnson Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the University Fieldhouse.

Hammer thrower seeks to defend Big Ten title despite broken hand

by Megan Ryan
Published May 9, 2013
Minnesota thrower Micah Hegerle throws at the Jack Johnson invitational on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the University Fieldhouse.

Gophers scramble in final meets before Big Ten championships

by Megan Ryan
Published May 6, 2013

Loberg leaps from court to high jump

by Megan Ryan
Published May 2, 2013

Gophers continue Drake success

by Megan Ryan
Published April 29, 2013

Pole vaulter hitting stride in second season

by Megan Ryan
Published April 25, 2013

Young steeplechasers make progress

by Megan Ryan
Published April 21, 2013

Senior strives to leave legacy, break school record in hammer throw

by Megan Ryan
Published April 18, 2013

Men beat No. 1 team, tie for first

by Megan Ryan
Published April 15, 2013
Minnesota's Goaner Deng runs the 600-meter dash on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at the University Fieldhouse.

Deng leads young generation of middle distance runners

by Megan Ryan
Published April 11, 2013

Women enjoy sun, third place at Alabama Invite

by Megan Ryan
Published April 8, 2013
Minnesota distance runner Laura Docherty leads the pack at the Jack Johnson Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the University Fieldhouse.

Distance runner’s development aids breakout season

by Megan Ryan
Published April 4, 2013

Abda named Big Ten Track Athlete of the Week

by Megan Ryan
Published April 3, 2013
University alum Nate Augsberger warms up with former teammates on the University's club team Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the Sports Dome.

The Transition: Nate Augspurger

by Megan Ryan
Published April 3, 2013
Minnesota distance runner Laura Docherty leads at the Jack Johnson Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the Fieldhouse.

Minnesota continues to work out kinks at first full outdoor meets

by Megan Ryan
Published April 1, 2013

Strong start heightens Mege’s hammer hopes

by Megan Ryan
Published March 28, 2013
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