In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the Gophers softball team's recent success, the team's series against Nebraska and what to expect in the waning stretch of the season.
Description: In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the ebb and flow of the Gophers volleyball team's season, the team's return to the NCAA tournament and what team's the Gophers could face on their side of the bracket.
In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the Gophers men's hockey team's tournament run, predictions for the Frozen Four and who might be in the lineup when the Gophers take the ice next season.
In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses new Gophers men's basketball coach Ben Johnson, Johnson's introductory press conference and his recruiting aspirations in the state of Minnesota.
In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the firing of Richard Pitino, recruiting in-state talent and who might fill the void as the next head coach of the Golden Gophers.
In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the NCAA tournament committee's decision to leave the Gophers women's hockey team out of the tournament, the team's reaction and whether seniors will elect to return next season.
In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the Gophers' last three losses, the team's tournament hopes and whether John Beilein will be the next head coach of Minnesota.
In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the Gophers men's hockey team's latest series against Notre Dame, Jack LaFontaine's rise at goaltender and the team's upcoming matchup against Michigan State.
In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the Gophers men's basketball team, their latest win against Nebraska, the team's difficulty shooting the three and what to expect on Thursday against Purdue.
In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown" our staff discusses the Gophers volleyball team's start to the season, the team's top-ranked recruiting class and what to expect from the team this weekend against Purdue.
In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown" our staff discusses the Gophers men's basketball team's first home loss of the season to Maryland, the team's shooting struggles and what to expect on Saturday against Purdue.
In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown" our staff discusses the Gophers men's basketball team, recaps the first 15 games of their season and looks ahead to the next stretch of Big Ten teams on the schedule.
Coming off a Final Four appearance last season, the Gophers will look to be among the best in the country once again after returning a number of starters and adding the top-ranked recruiting class.
In this week's episode of "The Weekly Rundown" our staff discusses the Gophers early season defensive woes, special team's struggles and how the team can get back on track Saturday against Illinois.
In this week's episode of the "Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses the Gophers first game of the season against Maryland, the team's defensive struggles and what to expect this weekend against Maryland.
In this week's episode of "The Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses Michigan, the Gophers' football team's first opponent of the 2020 season. Michigan will try to keep the Little Brown Jug when it travels to TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday.
In this week's episode of "The Weekly Rundown" our staff discusses the upcoming Gophers football season and the team's current position in the AP rankings.
In this week's episode of "The Weekly Rundown" our staff discusses the athletics department's proposal to eliminate three men's sports and the expected roster cuts to women's sports under the proposal.
In this episode of "The Weekly Rundown," our staff discusses Rashod Bateman's return and what both the Gophers offense and defense might look like in the upcoming season.
Forward Liam Robbins' waiver was granted by the NCAA, allowing him to play this season for the Gophers' basketball team, according to the Star Tribune's Marcus Fuller.
Robbins transferred to the...
A University of Minnesota track and field athlete was charged Tuesday with third-degree criminal sexual conduct in Hennepin County District court, according to a criminal complaint.
Kevin Nedrick, a rising...
Row the boat.
That's been the mantra of Gophers' head coach P.J. Fleck for nearly a decade. Fleck coined "Row the Boat" in 2011 after the death of his son, using it as a call to persevere through...
On Tuesday, the Big Ten Conference announced the cancellation of fall sports due to the coronavirus pandemic, making it the first Power Five conference to cancel football.
“As time progressed and...
Gophers' guard Marcus Carr is withdrawing from the NBA Draft and will return to Minnesota for his redshirt junior season, according to the Star Tribune.
Carr was an All-Big Ten selection last season...
As the University of Minnesota preps for the return of fall sports, seven Gophers' student athletes have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the University's athletics department.
The athletics...
Between key returners coming back in the fall and the addition of 26 incoming freshmen, the Gophers' swimming and diving team is poised for a breakout 2020-2021 season.
On the women's side, the Gophers...
The Gophers volleyball team has made noise in recent years, reaching the Final Four three times in the past five seasons, including in 2019. That hasn't stopped the team from improving, as Minnesota has...
The Gophers' softball team has had three different head coaches in the last four years. That period of turnover is now over.
On Sunday, Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced Piper Ritter will take...
A spring break series in Hawaii, a canceled season and now a head coaching search. It's been a whirlwind last two months for the Gophers softball team.
On April 23, in the midst of an already uncertain...
The Gopher volleyball team's Final Four loss to Stanford didn't mark the end of volleyball for outside hitter Alexis Hart.
In her career at Minnesota, Hart was a two-time All-American selection,...
Gophers softball head coach Jamie Trachsel is leaving the program to become the next head coach at Ole Miss, according to KSTP's Darren Wolfson.
Trachsel spent three seasons as the head coach of...
After the Gophers rowing team's season was canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, senior Natalie Stratton picked up a new hobby.
Looking for a way to contribute in a difficult time without wanting...
Three more seniors will be returning to the Gophers' softball team for the 2021 season, the team announced Monday via Twitter.
On March 30, the NCAA passed a proposal granting spring athletes an...
Deciding to transfer to the University of Minnesota for her senior season, Brooke Vander Heide was looking forward to something new.
Prior to attending Minnesota, the senior outfielder spent three...
On Friday, Gophers volleyball team announced the addition of Katie Myers, a graduate transfer from the University of Maryland, to its 2020 roster.
Myers, a middle blocker, is the latest addition...
Ever since high school, it was Kristen Hayden's dream to make Team USA for the 2020 Olympics.
Even before attending the University of Minnesota, the Gophers' diver knew she was going to take an off-year...
The Board of Regents released estimates Tuesday that the University's athletic department could lose as much as $75 million in revenue if the coronavirus pandemic were to affect athletics in the fall.
The...
When the Gophers softball season came to an unexpected end due to concerns over COVID-19, pitcher Amber Fiser thought her collegiate career was over.
Playing a series in Hawaii at the time, Fiser...
After winning his first Big Ten Championship, top-ranked heavyweight Gable Steveson was prepped for a hectic March and April, looking not only to win a national championship but also to qualify for the...
In just five short days, Gophers softball had its season completely upended.
They went from playing in a tournament in Hawaii to learning their season over and their classes were moved online for...
A year removed from his second place finish at the Big Ten Championships, top-ranked sophomore Gable Steveson returned to take the heavyweight crown, knocking off previously undefeated Mason Parris of...
After closing out their season with a 9-8 record in duals, the Gophers wrestling team is looking toward the Big Ten Championships, taking place March 7-8 in New Jersey.
Minnesota lost its last three...
Strong offensive performances helped the Gophers softball team to an impressive showing at the Auburn Tournament, where it won four of five games games in the series.
Gophers run-rule Binghamton, top Auburn...
When the Gophers softball team needs a hit, it knows it can count on the bat of MaKenna Partain.
The Gophers' senior infielder has been a mark of consistency for the team in the last four years....
Redshirt senior Devin Skatzka shined for the Gophers wrestling team on senior night, earning a top-10 upset win on a night Minnesota otherwise struggled, falling to Nebraska 29-12 and losing its third...
The Gophers' softball team earned another trio of wins in a wild weekend series at the Baylor Tournament in Waco, Texas.
Texas State escapes, Gophers stomp Tulsa Friday
The Gophers dropped their...
A week before the Gophers' softball team would head to Florida for their season-opening series in Clearwater, the team announced infielder Hope Brandner was not medically cleared to play, leaving a void...
The Gophers softball team picked up another pair of wins over the weekend in the ESPN St. Pete Clearwater Elite Invitational, a four-game series against some of the top teams in the country.
Gophers...
Despite early success, the Gophers' wrestling team dropped their second straight dual, falling to No. 1 Iowa 35-6, who clinched the Big Ten title with the win over Minnesota.
Opening the dual at...
The Gophers' wrestling team knew early on they'd be relying heavily on their underclassmen during the 2019-2020 season.
Of the 10 athletes that compete in each dual, six underclassmen — Patrick McKee,...
The Gophers' softball team returned to the field for the first time in 2020 over the weekend, winning three games at the NFCA Division 1 Leadoff Classic.
Wins over Missouri State and NC State Friday
In...
It's always difficult facing top-ranked teams like the Gophers' wrestling team did on Sunday against No. 2 Penn State. It's even more difficult when you're forced to compete without one of your top-10...
The Gophers softball team is set to return to the field with high expectations, coming off their first-ever appearance in the Women's College World Series in 2019.
Last season, the Gophers proved...
After the the Gophers' wrestling team dropped their second straight dual to Ohio State, sophomore heavyweight Gable Steveson said the following week would be a "good bounce back" as they prepped for a...
Gable Steveson was all smiles ahead of the Gophers' wrestling team's dual against Ohio State on Sunday. Sitting in the stands an hour before the dual, he posed for photos as young fans jumped at the opportunity...
Despite returning Gable Steveson and Brayton Lee to the lineup, the Gophers wrestling team dropped their second straight dual, falling to Ohio State 22-13 on Sunday.
After earning a ranked victory...
On a team full of young talent, the veteran leadership of redshirt senior Devin Skatzka is helping lead the way for Gopher wrestling.
The 2018-2019 All-American selection has continued to impress this...
After opening their Big Ten season with an appearance from Gophers legend Brock Lesnar and a win over Wisconsin, the Gophers' wrestling team split their next pair of conference duals in Michigan, competing...
Gophers wrestlers Gable Steveson and Dylan Martinez will not be charged in a sexual assault investigation, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said on Dec. 20.
Steveson and Martinez were arrested in...
A season of overcoming adversity came to a close for the Gophers' volleyball team on Thursday, falling to a familiar foe in No. 3 Stanford in the Final Four: 25-19, 25-22 and 25-22.
In the first,...
Coming off their grueling five-set win over Creighton, Gophers volleyball head coach Hugh McCutcheon stressed the need for offensive production.
In that win, the Gophers hit .141, a large drop off...
After falling in the Sweet Sixteen the previous two seasons, the Gophers' volleyball team avoided the rule of threes and advanced to the Elite Eight with a victory over No. 10 Florida.
For the second...
After overcoming injuries, five-set battles and the grueling Big Ten schedule, the Gophers' volleyball team is moving on to the NCAA Final Four, beating Louisville in straight sets on Saturday: 25-21,...
After a thrilling five-set win over Creighton, the Gophers' volleyball team is turning their attention to No. 10 Florida, who they see Friday in their Sweet Sixteen matchup.
For Minnesota, the comeback...
The Gophers' wrestling team returned to action over the weekend, taking seventh at the Cliff Keen Invitational and leaving with a number of standout individual performances.
Redshirt freshman Brayton...
The Gophers' volleyball team is advancing to the Sweet Sixteen for the fifth consecutive season after a nail-biting win over Creighton on Saturday at Maturi Pavilion.
The Gophers squeaked past the...
The Gophers volleyball team cruised past Fairfield, earning a sweep in their first match of the 2019 NCAA Tournament: 25-13, 25-14 and 25-11.
The Gophers recovered from early first set struggles...
After closing out their regular season with a pair of road wins, the Gophers volleyball team solidified the No. 7 seed in the NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship.
Despite an injury riddled season,...
Gophers serve up Rutgers Friday
The Gophers volleyball team swept Rutgers Friday behind their dominant performance from the service line.
The Gophers won: 25-14, 25-15 and 25-22 after getting...
Points were hard to come by for the Gophers football team in snowy Minneapolis, as No. 9 Minnesota (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten) fell to rival No. 13 Wisconsin (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten), 38-17.
In a game that decided...
The Gophers volleyball team added four new members after officially signing their star-studded 2020 class. The class includes, No. 1 overall recruit Taylor Landfair, No. 3 overall recruit Jenna Wenaas,...
In their first dual since their stunning loss to Rider, the Gophers wrestling team was unable to bounce back with a victory, falling 21-12 to then-No. 11 Oklahoma State.
Similar to their loss against...
The Gophers volleyball team closed out their regular season home schedule in style, honoring their seniors and taking down rival Iowa in a bounce-back win.
The Gophers won in straight sets: 25-14,...
The Gophers volleyball team began their final home stand with a heartbreaking loss against No. 6 Nebraska.
The Gophers lost in five sets: 22-25, 18-25, 25-19, 25-11 and 3-15. The good news for the...
In volleyball, libero isn't a position that receives a lot of recognition, but C.C. McGraw doesn't care.
McGraw is only concerned with making plays for her teammates, and her contributions don't...
After their shocking dual loss to Rider University, the Gophers wrestling team redeemed themselves Sunday, earning seven individual titles and finishing in first place at the Daktronics Open in Brookings,...
Coming off their loss to No. 7 Wisconsin, the Gophers volleyball team rebounded Saturday with a decisive win over No. 23 Michigan.
The Gophers got the sweep: 25-21, 25-23 and 25-20. Initially it...
After failing to overcome a slow start, the Gophers wrestling team was stunned by Rider University as they took the 21-17 dual victory in Williams Arena.
The Gophers found themselves down 6-0 after...
The fifth ranked Gophers volleyball team was slated for a big rematch against No. 7 Wisconsin Thursday, one that would leave the victor alone atop the Big Ten conference.
In a match that was a battle from...
Wrestling has been a part of Patrick McKee’s life for as long as he can remember.
McKee started wrestling when he was three years old, just weeks after his older brother Mitch got involved in the...
Gophers sweep Maryland Friday
The Gophers volleyball team continues to keep pace at the top of the conference, as they earned their seventh-straight win, sweeping the Maryland Terrapins: 25-21, 25-19,...
The Minnesota wrestling team gave a strong showing Saturday as five Gophers were named Bison Open champions.
Gophers 125-pound Patrick McKee, 133-pound Brent Jones, 141-pound Mitch McKee, 149-pound...
Ahead of their matchup against the undefeated Gophers, Penn State head coach James Franklin joked he had a "man-crush" on Gophers' safety Antoine Winfield Jr.
At the game's conclusion, Franklin has likely...
Alexis Hart grew up in a basketball family in Missouri, but a passion for volleyball and the influence of her late grandfather ultimately led to her becoming a four-year starter at the University of Minnesota.
Growing...
The Gophers volleyball team secured their sixth-straight win to improve to 17-3 (11-1 Big Ten) on the season.
Minnesota took down No. 16 Purdue in four sets: 25-23, 16-25, 25-17 and 25-19. They did...
The Gophers wrestling team opened their season Friday, earning a 28-9 dual victory over Cal State Bakersfield at home.
The dual started with the 125-pound wrestlers, and No. 24 Patrick McKee made...
The Gophers volleyball team picked up their fifth straight win, taking down Ohio State in a tight, five set match on Wednesday.
The Gophers won 25-19, 19-25, 22-25, 25-10 and 17-15. Minnesota got...
The Gophers' wrestling team have their eyes set on the start of the 2019 season.
For Minnesota, the season begins Friday, Nov. 1 when they take on Cal State Bakersfield. Last season, Minnesota finished...
The Gopher women's volleyball team went to a fifth set for the first time this season and came out the victors, downing Michigan in dramatic fashion.
It was a wild five set victory, as the Gophers won...
After defeating Michigan in Ann Arbor on Friday, the Gophers volleyball team didn't have to travel far to pick up their fourth straight win Sunday at Michigan State.
The Gophers won in four sets:...
Leadership comes naturally for Taylor Morgan.
Even so, the Gophers' redshirt senior middle blocker is looking to change her approach. In her final season, Morgan wants to soften her style and take...
The Gophers volleyball team won their second match in two nights, taking down No. 17 Illinois for the second time this season.
The Gophers won in four sets: 25-16, 25-22, 22-25 and 25-23. Minnesota...
The Gophers volleyball team is off to a strong 5-1 start in Big Ten play despite playing five of the six matches shorthanded.
The Gophers opened the Big Ten season Sept. 27 in with a sweep over Indiana....
The Gophers volleyball team dropped their first conference match of the season Sunday against rival No. 7 Wisconsin.
Wisconsin won in straight sets: 25-18, 25-14 and 25-20. Wisconsin is now the only...
