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Ona Loper and Lexy Ramler, Photo courtesy Gopher Athletics, Kelly Hagenson.

Ramler, Loper leaving Gophers women’s gymnastics as two of the program’s greatest

by Michael Lyne
Published May 3, 2022
Episode 43: Chatting with Gophers gymnastics’ Lexy Ramler and Ona Loper

Episode 43: Chatting with Gophers gymnastics’ Lexy Ramler and Ona Loper

by Michael Lyne
Published May 2, 2022
Head coach Bob Motzko watches the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

Gophers men’s hockey’s Chaz Lucius inks NHL deal with the Winnipeg Jets

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 27, 2022
Sophomore Sara Kinch smiles as she helps the Gophers to a 9-3 win over St. Thomas on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers softball tops St. Thomas 9-3 in first-ever Division 1 meeting

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 27, 2022
Redshirt Senior Ellee Jensen Courtesy of Brad Rempel, Gopher Sports.

 Gophers softball loses 4-3 against Maryland in series finale, drops series 2-1

by Matthew Kennedy and Michael Lyne
Published April 24, 2022
Episode 41: Men’s hockey falls in Frozen Four

Episode 41: Men’s hockey falls in Frozen Four

by Michael Lyne
Published April 19, 2022
Minnesota fifth-year Ona Loper recorded her career-high score of 39.725 against Michigan on Monday, Jan. 24, 2021.

Gophers gymnastics places third in session one of NCAA Championships semifinals, guaranteed the best finish in program history

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 14, 2022
Forward Ben Meyers follows the puck across the rink at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Gophers men’s hockey’s Ben Meyers inks NHL contract with Colorado Avalanche

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 13, 2022
Forward Blake McLaughlin skates with the puck during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. The Gophers won 3-2 in double overtime.

Gophers men’s hockey’s Blake McLaughlin signs NHL contract with the Anaheim Ducks

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 10, 2022
The Mike Richter Award is given to the best Division I goalie in the nation.

Gophers men’s hockey falls 5-1 to Minnesota State in NCAA semifinals

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 8, 2022
Mya Hooten, courtesy of Bjorn Franke - Gopher Athletics.

‘Back for More’: Gophers gymnastics advances to the NCAA National Championships

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published April 3, 2022
Courtesy of Gopher Athletics

Ramler, Loper fuel Gophers gymnastics to Norman Regional final

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 31, 2022
Forward Matthew Knies checks an opponent into the boards in a game against the Wisonsin Badgers on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn. Knies scored two goals in the Big Ten Tournament game against Michigan to bring the Gophers' loss to 4-3.

Gophers men’s hockey tops Western Michigan 3-0, advances to Frozen Four

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 27, 2022
Members of the Minnesota men's hockey team give a stick salute to the fans at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn. after completing a sweep of the Wisconsin Badgers with an 8-0 win on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

Gophers men’s hockey completes comeback in 4-3 overtime victory over UMass

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 25, 2022
Captain Sammy Walker shoots the puck in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

Gophers men’s hockey will face off against UMass for the first time at the NCAA tournament

by Michael Lyne
Published March 24, 2022
Courtesy of Brad Rempel - Gopher Athletics.

Gophers gymnastics takes fourth place at Big Ten Championships

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 19, 2022
Gophers Men's Hockey Forward Ben Meyers brings the puck around the Michigan Wolverines' net during the Big Ten Championship game in 3M arena at Mariucci on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Gophers men’s hockey falls to Michigan 4-3 in Big Ten Championship

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 19, 2022
Bacon earns back-to-back national titles in the 3-meter springboard

Bacon earns back-to-back national titles in the 3-meter springboard

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 18, 2022
Members of the Minnesota men's hockey team give a stick salute to the fans at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn. after completing a sweep of the Wisconsin Badgers with an 8-0 win on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

Gophers men’s hockey make a splash in Big Ten postseason honors

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 15, 2022
Captain Sammy Walker takes a shot in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Minnesota went on to win 8-0.

Gophers men’s hockey defeats Penn State 3-2, advances to the Big Ten Championship

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 13, 2022
Minnesota fifth-year Ona Loper recorded her career-high score of 39.725 against Michigan on Monday, Jan. 24, 2021.

Gophers gymnastics shines on senior night, finishes first place in quad meet

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 12, 2022
Fifth year gymnast Ona Loper swings on the uneven bars in a meet against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Feb. 12, 2022 at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers gymnastics falls short against Utah

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published March 5, 2022
Members of the Gophers men's hockey team celebrate with their trophy after beating the Wisconsin Badgers 8-0 for the 2022 Big Ten regular-season championship on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey routs Wisconsin 8-0 to win the 2021-2022 Big Ten Regular-Season Title

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published February 27, 2022
Ben Meyers battles for the puck in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Nov. 22, 2019 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Close records first career shutout as Gophers men’s hockey blanks the Badgers in 5-0 win

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published February 26, 2022
Lexy Ramler leaps in her floor exercise at the Big Ten Women's Gymnastics Championships at Maturi Pavillion on Saturday, March 20. Ramler won the individual titles for uneven parallel bars and beam, won the individual all-around title, was named Big Ten Gymnast of the Year and contributed to the team's win of 2021 Big Ten Championship title.

Gophers gymnastics dominates Iowa and bounces back to join the 198 club

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published February 26, 2022
Ben Meyers battles for the puck in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Nov. 22, 2019 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey will look to control what they can against Wisconsin

by Michael Lyne
Published February 24, 2022
Colin Schmidt, courtesy of University of Minnesota Athletics.

‘We’re so happy for him’: Schmidt’s receiving playing time for Gophers men’s hockey

by Michael Lyne
Published February 21, 2022
Fifth year gymnast Ona Loper swings on the uneven bars in a meet against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Feb. 12, 2022 at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers gymnastics takes third place at Big Five Meet

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published February 20, 2022
Junior Jack Perbix chases the puck down the ice in a game against the University of Notre Dame on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey extends win streak to five with 3-1 win over Penn State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published February 18, 2022
Defenseman Ryan Johnson skates away from his opponent with the puck during the Gophers’ matchup against Notre Dame, Oct. 29, 2021. The Gophers won, 4-1.

Gophers men’s hockey will look to continue strong play down the stretch as they face Penn State

by Michael Lyne
Published February 17, 2022
Ona Loper performs her balance beam routine at the Big Ten Women's Gymnastics Championships at Maturi Pavillion on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Gophers gymnastics loses in tri-meet against Maryland, Pittsburgh

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published February 15, 2022
Forward Blake McLaughlin leaps into the air to celebrate a goal at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 25. The Gophers went on to lose 2-5 to the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Gophers men’s hockey wins fourth-straight with 5-1 victory over Ohio State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published February 12, 2022
Fifth year gymnast Ona Loper swings on the uneven bars in a meet against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Feb. 12, 2022 at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis, Minn.

Loper, Ramler shine in Gophers gymnastics’ dominating win over Ohio State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published February 12, 2022
Gophers forward Bryce Brodzinski moves the puck away from the Gophers goal at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colorado on March 27, 2021 .The Gophers defeated the University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks, 7-2.

The freshmen, Close fuel Gophers men’s hockey in 3-2 victory over Ohio State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published February 11, 2022
Gophers men’s hockey captain Sammy Walker celebrates a goal he scored en route to a 10-0 win against Arizona State on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey faces a tough matchup against Ohio State this weekend

by Michael Lyne
Published February 10, 2022
Redshirt junior Maddie Quarles celebrates her vault against Michigan that tied her career-best score of 9.950 on Monday, Jan. 17, 2021, at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers gymnastics dominates Illinois on the road

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published February 6, 2022
Gophers men’s hockey captain Sammy Walker celebrates a goal he scored en route to a 10-0 win against Arizona State on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Walker leads Gophers men’s hockey in 3-1 victory to sweep Michigan State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published February 5, 2022
Junior Bryce Brodzinski celebrates with senior Captain Sammy Walker in a game against the University of Notre Dame on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

The freshmen fuel Gophers men’s hockey in 4-2 comeback win over Michigan State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published February 5, 2022
Sammy Walker skates with the puck on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat Michigan 3-2 in overtime.

Gophers men’s hockey’s depth will be tested this weekend against Michigan State

by Michael Lyne
Published February 4, 2022
Mya Hooten, courtesy of Bjorn Franke - Gopher Athletics.

Mya Hooten’s empowering floor routine for Gophers gymnastics

by Michael Lyne
Published February 2, 2022
Defenseman Ryan Johnson skates away from his opponent with the puck during the Gophers’ matchup against Notre Dame, Oct. 29, 2021. The Gophers won, 4-1.

Gophers men’s hockey comeback falls short in 3-2 overtime loss to Notre Dame

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 29, 2022
Gophers Defenseman Jackson Lacombe makes a pass at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Feb. 28. The Gophers lost to Michigan 3-2.

Three-goal first period fuels Gophers men’s hockey in 5-1 win over Notre Dame

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 28, 2022
Defenseman Ryan Johnson skates away from his opponent with the puck during the Gophers’ matchup against Notre Dame, Oct. 29, 2021. The Gophers won, 4-1.

Gophers men’s hockey looking to continue strong second half of the season against Notre Dame

by Michael Lyne
Published January 28, 2022
Minnesota fifth-year Ona Loper recorded her career-high score of 39.725 against Michigan on Monday, Jan. 24, 2021.

Gophers gymnastics falls to Michigan on a historic night

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 25, 2022
Gophers forward Bryce Brodzinski attempts to regain the puck from Michigan's Brandan Brisson at 3M at Mariucci Arena on Friday, March 5, 2021.

Fast start not enough as Gophers men’s hockey falls to Michigan 4-1

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 22, 2022
Gophers forward Ben Meyers approaches Penn State’s goal during the final period at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Gophers men’s hockey completes comeback in 2-1 overtime victory over Michigan

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 22, 2022
Erin Fortman performs her floor routine during a meet against Iowa on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.

‘We had so many tough days’: Gophers gymnastics’ Fortman and Sirjord are ready to make splashes in their sophomore campaigns

by Michael Lyne
Published January 21, 2022
Gophers Forward Jaxon Nelson follows the puck after a goal attempt at the 3M Arena at Marriucci on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. Gophers won against Michigan State 4-1.

‘We just need to settle down’: Gophers men’s hockey looking to steady the ship against Michigan

by Michael Lyne
Published January 20, 2022
Junior Mallory LeNeave throws up a peace sign on floor in front of a packed Maturi Pavilion during Minnesota’s season-opening victory over Iowa and UCLA on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.

Ramler, Loper fuel Gophers gymnastics to victory over Iowa, UCLA in the season opener

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 17, 2022
Forward Blake McLaughlin battles for the puck at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 25. The Gophers went on to lose 2-5 to the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Gophers men’s hockey’s comeback falls short in 3-2 loss against Alaska

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 15, 2022
Defenseman Ben Brinkman searches for the puck at the 3M Arena at Mariccui on Friday, Oct. 25. The Gophers went on to lose 2-5 to the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Walker records 100th career point as Gophers men’s hockey defeats Alaska 4-1

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 14, 2022
Forward Ben Meyers follows the puck across the rink at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Gophers men’s hockey’s Meyers, Faber and Knies to play for Team USA at the 2022 Beijing Olympics

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 13, 2022
Goaltender Jack LaFontaine composes himself during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

Shorthanded Gophers men’s hockey closes out non-conference schedule against Alaska this weekend

by Michael Lyne
Published January 13, 2022
Goaltender Jack LaFontaine composes himself during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Nov. 22. The Gophers won 4-1.

BREAKING: Gophers men’s hockey’s Jack LaFontaine signs with Carolina Hurricanes

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 9, 2022
Junior Bryce Brodzinski celebrates with senior Captain Sammy Walker in a game against the University of Notre Dame on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey scores five unanswered goals in 6-3 win to sweep Michigan State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 9, 2022
Gophers Forward Ben Meyers chases the puck in the 3M Arena on Friday, Oct. 25. The Gophers went on to lose 2-5 to the University of Minnesota - Duluth.

The “nine” line leads Gophers men’s hockey to a 4-1 win over Michigan State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published January 7, 2022
Gophers forward Bryce Brodzinski moves the puck away from the Gophers goal at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colorado on March 27, 2021 .The Gophers defeated the University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks, 7-2.

Pastujov overwhelms Gophers men’s hockey in Michigan’s commanding 6-2 victory

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published December 5, 2021
Junior Bryce Brodzinski celebrates with senior Captain Sammy Walker in a game against the University of Notre Dame on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Lucius, Gophers men’s hockey dominate Michigan 5-1 en route to second-consecutive Friday night victory

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published December 3, 2021
Members of the gopher men's hockey team help goalie Mat Robson keep the puck out of the net on Saturday, Jan. 26 2019 at 3M Arena at Mariucci.

‘We’ve got to solve that thing’: Gophers men’s hockey will look to eliminate one-goal losses starting with Michigan

by Michael Lyne
Published December 2, 2021
Defenseman Jackson Lacombe fights for the puck at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 18 2019. The Gophers defeated Niagara 3-2.

Gophers men’s hockey splits series against North Dakota

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published November 29, 2021
Gophers men’s hockey captain Sammy Walker celebrates a goal he scored en route to a 10-0 win against Arizona State on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey scores three in third, lifts them to 4-2 win

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published November 21, 2021
Gophers forward Jaxon Nelson fights for possession against Penn State at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Gophers men’s hockey continues Friday night struggles, loses 5-3 to Penn State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published November 20, 2021
Gophers men’s hockey captain Sammy Walker celebrates a goal he scored en route to a 10-0 win against Arizona State on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey will look for third sweep in upcoming series against Penn State

by Michael Lyne
Published November 19, 2021
Goalie Jack LaFontaine blocks a shot from going into the goal at the Budweiser Events Center against the Minnesota State Mavericks. The Gophers lost at the Loveland Regional final, 4-0.

Gophers men’s hockey’s special teams lift them in 2-0 win over Ohio State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published November 13, 2021
Gophers Forward Ben Meyers takes a shot on net at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. The Gophers ended the night with a 6-3 victory over Ohio State. 

Gophers men’s hockey’s fast start not enough in 4-3 loss to Ohio State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published November 13, 2021
Forward Ben Meyers fights for the puck at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. The Gophers defeated Niagara 3-2.

Gophers men’s hockey dominates Wisconsin in 4-1 win

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published November 7, 2021
Forward Sammy Walker takes a shot on net at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. The Gophers went on to lose 2-5 to the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Gophers men’s hockey blows a two-goal lead, loses to Wisconsin 4-3 in overtime

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published November 6, 2021
Defenseman Ryan Johnson skates away from his opponent with the puck during the Gophers’ matchup against Notre Dame, Oct. 29, 2021. The Gophers won, 4-1.

Gophers men’s hockey set for border battle against Wisconsin

by Michael Lyne
Published November 5, 2021
Gophers head coach Erin Chastain celebrates her first win with the program in their first match of the season against Baylor on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

Analyzing Gophers soccer head coach Erin Chastain’s first year

by Michael Lyne
Published November 3, 2021
Junior Jack Perbix chases the puck down the ice in a game against the University of Notre Dame on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey sweeps Notre Dame with 3-2 win

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 30, 2021
Junior Bryce Brodzinski celebrates with senior Captain Sammy Walker in a game against the University of Notre Dame on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey defeats Notre Dame 4-1, gets back on track

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 30, 2021
Athletic Director Mark Coyle addresses the Board of Regents in regards to a contract extension signed by head football coach P.J. Fleck at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. The deal, signed by Fleck last week, extends his contract through the 2026 season and will increase his base salary to $4.6 million.

Former Gophers men’s gymnastics athlete sues the University

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 29, 2021
Khyah and Sadie Harper pose for a picture in their Gophers soccer uniforms.

‘[We] wouldn’t trade it for the world’: The Harper sisters and their journey to Gophers soccer

by Michael Lyne
Published October 26, 2021
Sophomore Sophia Boman fights for possession of the ball in a match against Nebraska on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer shutout 2-0 against Nebraska in their season finale

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 24, 2021
Forward Sammy Walker falls to the ice at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 25. The Gophers went on to lose 2-5 to the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Gophers men’s hockey loses 2-1 against Minnesota-Duluth, swept for first time this season

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 24, 2021
Forward Sammy Walker eyes the puck during the game against the University of Minnesota Duluth on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2019 at Mariucci Arena.

Gophers men’s hockey dominated in 5-3 loss to Minnesota-Duluth

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 23, 2021
 Freshman Lauren Donovan fights for possession of the ball in a match against Rutgers on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer shutout 1-0 against Iowa

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 21, 2021
Graduate student Makenzie Langdok celebrates her second goal of the season with her teammates in a match against Illinois on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer holds off Northwestern en route to a 1-0 shutout victory

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 17, 2021
Senior McKenna Buisman celebrates her first career brace with teammates Sophia Boman and Lauren Donovan in a match against Illinois on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer dominates Illinois en route to a commanding 5-0 shutout win

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 15, 2021
Sophomore Christa VanLoon fires the ball upfield in a match against Penn State on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer loses 3-2 against Purdue, concede three goals in the second half

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 10, 2021
Senior Patricia Ward jumps for joy after scoring her first goal this season, which would eventually be the match-winning goal against Penn State on Sunday, Oct. 3, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer dominates Penn State 4-1, get back in the win column

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 3, 2021
Redshirt Senior Chris Autman-Bell faces the sidelines during a game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana, on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021

 Gophers football rallies in the second half against Purdue to earn a 20-13 comeback win

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 2, 2021
Forward Sammy Walker falls to the ice at the 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday, Oct. 25. The Gophers went on to lose 2-5 to the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Gophers men’s hockey opening series against Alaska to be rescheduled

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 1, 2021
Senior McKenna Buisman celebrates her first goal of the season with senior teammate Delaney Stekr in a match against Rutgers on Thursday, Sept. 30, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer loses 2-1 against Rutgers, drops back-to-back matches for the first time this season

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published October 1, 2021
Gophers men’s hockey captain Sammy Walker celebrates a goal he scored en route to a 10-0 win against Arizona State on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers men’s hockey drops the puck Saturday — here’s what you need to know

by Michael Lyne
Published September 30, 2021
The Gophers huddled up in a match earlier this season against Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer loses 2-1 against Michigan State, drops their second match this season

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published September 26, 2021
Senior captain center back Delaney Stekr raises her arm as she prepares to take a free-kick for the Gophers in a match earlier this season against the University of Wyoming on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer scores four unanswered goals en route to 4-2 win over Ohio State

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published September 24, 2021
The Gophers huddled up before competing in their first Big Ten matchup this season against the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer loses 2-1 against the Badgers, drop their first match of the season

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published September 19, 2021
Volunteer goalkeeper coach Tarah Nupson speaks to junior goalkeeper Megan Plaschko during a match against Wyoming at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn. on Sunday, Sept. 5.

‘There’s really no ceiling for her’: The growth of Gophers soccer’s Megan Plaschko and her relationship with coach Tarah Nupson

by Michael Lyne
Published September 17, 2021
Graduate student Makenzie Langdok celebrates after her first goal of the season with freshman teammate Lauren Donovan in a match against the University of North Dakota on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer overpowers North Dakota in 2-0 win, remain undefeated

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published September 12, 2021
Junior goalkeeper Megan Plaschko kicks the ball toward midfield in a match against Baylor University on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Falcon Heights, Minn.

Gophers soccer draws 0-0 against the University of Nebraska-Omaha, improve shutout streak

by Michael Lyne, Sports Reporter
Published September 9, 2021
Junior Izzy Brown fights for possession against a University of Wyoming defender on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in St. Paul, Minn.

Gophers soccer dominates the University of Wyoming to win 4-0, extending their undefeated streak to five games

by Michael Lyne
Published September 8, 2021
Junior goalkeeper Megan Plaschko dives to her right to make one of her nine saves against Mississippi State on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium on the St. Paul campus.

Gophers soccer draws against Mississippi State 0-0, continues undefeated streak on the season

by Michael Lyne
Published September 4, 2021
Sarah Bacon prepares to compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Thursday, June 10th.

Gophers diver Sarah Bacon named Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year

by Michael Lyne
Published July 28, 2021
Senior Emily Heslin handles the ball during the game against DePaul on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium.

Gophers soccer adds Allie Wisner as an assistant coach, becoming third all-female staff across the Power Five conferences

by Michael Lyne
Published July 21, 2021
Bethany Hasz competes at the University of Minnesota Track and Field stadium on Friday, April 30.

Gophers cross country and track and field star Bethany Hasz returning for 2021-2022 season

by Michael Lyne
Published July 14, 2021
Shane Wiskus competes on Day Two of the men’s U.S. Olympic Artistic Gymnastics Team Trials on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at The Dome in St. Louis, Mo. Photo courtesy of John Cheng.

From a cut program to the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, Gophers gymnast Shane Wiskus is a first-time Olympian

by Michael Lyne
Published July 2, 2021
Olivia Knowles (Left), Lauren Bench (Middle) and Emily Brown (Right) celebrate the Gophers season opener 4-0 victory over Ohio State University on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Photo courtesy of Brad Rempel of Gopher Athletics.

Gophers women’s hockey Bench, Brown and Knowles returning for the 2021-2022 season

by Michael Lyne
Published July 1, 2021
Fans cheer for the Gophers after winning the game against Penn State at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. The Gophers won 31-26 bringing their record to 9-0. A first since 1904.

Breaking: Gophers athletics announces full capacity for sporting events

by Michael Lyne
Published June 22, 2021
Jake Butler competes at the finals on Sunday, June 13.

Gophers diver Butler makes Olympic trials debut in men’s 3m springboard, finishes in 10th place

by Michael Lyne
Published June 17, 2021
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