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All content by Ryan Falk

Deng carries hopes of making Olympics

by Ryan Falk
Published May 5, 2016
Titania Markland is cheered on as she crosses the finish line to win the women's 400-meter relay, the last event at the University of Minnesota Field House for the second annual Minnesota-Wisconsin Dual on Jan. 23.

Women’s team earns four titles

by Ryan Falk
Published May 2, 2016
Luca Wieland competes in the men's hurdles at the Fieldhouse for the second annual Minnesota-Wisconsin Dual on Jan. 23.

Versatile athlete Wieland able to rediscover passion for his sport

by Ryan Falk
Published April 28, 2016
Minnesota's Luca Wieland competes in hurdles on Jan. 18, 2014, at the University Fieldhouse.

Men’s team earns three titles in Virginia

by Ryan Falk
Published April 25, 2016

Hammer throwers stand out nationally

by Ryan Falk
Published April 21, 2016
Redshirt sophomore Madeline Strandemo kicks for the final homestretch Friday evening at the 15th Annual Oz Memorial Run at Les Bolstad golf course on Sept. 5, 2014.

Women’s team earns titles in nine events at Holst Invitational

by Ryan Falk
Published April 18, 2016

Wiebke drawing eyes after strong mile run

by Ryan Falk
Published April 14, 2016
Goaner Deng crosses the finish line of the men's 400-meter relay race at the University of Minnesota Field House on Jan. 23.

4×100 relay team wins title in Arizona

by Ryan Falk
Published April 11, 2016
Junior Titania Markland crosses the finish line, placing first in the 400-meter dash during the Jack Johnson Classic at the Field House on January 30.

Gophers relays continue to get results

by Ryan Falk
Published April 7, 2016

Donnelly wins second title in a row

by Ryan Falk
Published April 4, 2016

Donnelly preps for Olympic dreams

by Ryan Falk
Published March 31, 2016

Gophers pick up two relay titles in Raleigh

by Ryan Falk
Published March 28, 2016
Redshirt junior Nick Bachinski clears the bar Saturday at the University of Minnesota Field House for the second-annual Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Duel. Bachinski won the event, jumping a personal record of 2.14 meters.

Bachinski able to find consistency

by Ryan Falk
Published March 24, 2016
Redshirt junior Nick Bachinski clears the bar Saturday at the University of Minnesota Field House for the second-annual Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Duel. Bachinski won the event, jumping a personal record of 2.14 meters.

Men’s team wins three titles in first outdoor meet

by Ryan Falk
Published March 21, 2016
Redshirt junior Charles Buggs pushes towards the net at Williams Arena on March 2.

Gophers lose Big Ten tourney opener

by Ryan Falk
Published March 10, 2016
Freshman guard Stephon Sharp protects the ball from Wisconsin at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Mar. 2.

Sharp steps up for depleted Gophers

by Ryan Falk
Published March 9, 2016
Freshman Stephon Sharp guards the ball from Wisconsin at Williams Arena on Wednesday.

Depleted Gophers blown out by Rutgers

by Ryan Falk
Published March 7, 2016
Gophers forward Joey King blocks Wisconsin during his final game in Williams Arena on Wednesday night.

Shorthanded Gophers lose to Badgers

by Ryan Falk
Published March 3, 2016
Freshman guards Dupree McBrayer, left, and Kevin Dorsey defend against Rutgers at Williams Arena on Feb. 23. McBrayer and Dorsey were suspended from play for the remainder of the season along with sophomore guard Nate Mason by head coach Richard Pitino on Tuesday.

Three players suspended for rest of year

by Ryan Falk
Published March 2, 2016

Shorthanded Gophers collapse in second half for loss

by Ryan Falk
Published February 29, 2016
Senior Goaner Deng crosses the finish line of the men's 400-meter relay race at the University of Minnesota Field House on Jan. 23.

Gophers men’s team third at Big Ten meet

by Ryan Falk
Published February 29, 2016
Minnesota guard Kevin Dorsey pushes toward the net at Williams Arena on Tuesday night, when the Gophers defeated Rutgers 83-61.

Freshmen assist first Big Ten victories

by Ryan Falk
Published February 25, 2016
Goaner Deng crosses the finish line of the men's 400-meter relay race at the University of Minnesota Field House on Jan. 23.

Deng finds home in 800-meter run

by Ryan Falk
Published February 25, 2016
Minnesota guard Kevin Dorsey pushes towards the net at Williams Arena on Tuesday night where the Gophers defeated Rutgers 83-61.

Gophers win second in a row

by Ryan Falk
Published February 24, 2016
Minnesota forward Joey King pushes through Indiana's defense at Williams Arena on Jan. 16, when the Gophers lost to the Hoosiers 70-63.

Minnesota hopes to build off upset

by Ryan Falk
Published February 23, 2016

Men’s team earns five titles at Snowshoe Open

by Ryan Falk
Published February 22, 2016
Freshman guard Dupree McBrayer drives towards the basket at Williams Arena on Jan. 27.

Young guards developing amid losing streak

by Ryan Falk
Published February 18, 2016
Gophers senior Carlos Morris runs the ball down the court at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb 10.

Morris taken off U’s roster

by Ryan Falk
Published February 18, 2016

Minnesota ends losing streak with court storming

by Ryan Falk
Published February 18, 2016

Markland sets new record in 400 meters

by Ryan Falk
Published February 15, 2016
Gophers sophomore Nate Mason runs the ball down the court in Williams Arena, where Minnesota fell to Michigan State 82-74 on Wednesday night.

Wolverines shoot their way past Minnesota

by Ryan Falk
Published February 11, 2016
Minnesota forward Joey King pushes through Indiana’s defense at Williams Arena on Saturday, Jan. 16 where the Gophers lost to the Hoosiers 70-63.

Gophers defense digging large holes

by Ryan Falk
Published February 10, 2016

Women’s team strong at Meyo Invite in Ind.

by Ryan Falk
Published February 8, 2016
Gopher forward Jordan Murphy handles the ball Saturday, Jan. 23 at Williams Arena where the Gophers were defeated 71-76 in overtime.

Wildcats dominate Gophers

by Ryan Falk
Published February 8, 2016

Beckman twins stick together in final year

by Ryan Falk
Published February 4, 2016
Freshman guard Dupree McBrayer drives towards the basket at Williams Arena on Jan. 27.

McBrayer growing his game as a starter

by Ryan Falk
Published February 4, 2016

Late lead slips away from Minnesota

by Ryan Falk
Published February 1, 2016
Junior Titania Markland crosses the finish line, placing first in the 400 meter dash during the Jack Johnson Classic at the Field House on Saturday.

Men’s team first in seven events

by Ryan Falk
Published February 1, 2016
Freshman guard Dupree McBrayer drives towards the basket at Williams Arena on Wednesday night where Minnesota was defeated by Purdue 68-64.

Losing streak extends to double digits

by Ryan Falk
Published January 28, 2016

Markland journeys miles to Minnesota

by Ryan Falk
Published January 28, 2016
Gopher guard Nate Mason drives to the basket against Illinois guard Jaylon Tate Saturday night at Williams Arena where the Gophers were defeated 71-76 in overtime. Mason ended the game with 19 points, scoring 14 in the second half.

Losing streak makes Minnesota search for answers

by Ryan Falk
Published January 27, 2016
The Gophers men's track team celebrates after sweeping the Badgers on Saturday at the Field House for the second-annual Minnesota-Wisconsin Dual.

Minnesota defeats Wisconsin in dual

by Ryan Falk
Published January 25, 2016
Forward Gaston Diedhiou consoles freshman guard Dupree McBrayer during the overtime period at Williams Arena Saturday evening. The Gophers fell to Illinois, with a final score of 71-76.

Gophers drop the ball in eighth straight Big Ten loss

by Ryan Falk
Published January 25, 2016
Gophers guard Carlos Morris plays defense at Williams Arena on Nov. 13.

Gophers fall to Wolverines in Ann Arbor

by Ryan Falk
Published January 21, 2016

Rivalry takes to track

by Ryan Falk
Published January 21, 2016
Minnesota forward Joey King pushes through Indiana’s defense at Williams Arena on Saturday where the Gophers lost to the Hoosiers 70-63.

Gophers continue to spiral in the Big Ten

by Ryan Falk
Published January 18, 2016
Minnesota guard Nate Mason drives the ball to the basket in the second half against the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Feb. 21, 2015 in Madison, Wis.

Gophers try to talk it out

by Ryan Falk
Published December 16, 2015
Gophers forward Jordan Murphy moves the ball around the Clemson Tigers in Williams Arena on Nov. 11.

Cowboys defeat Gophers

by Ryan Falk
Published December 14, 2015
Freshman forward guard Jordan Murphy watches the Gophers play against South Dakota State in Williams Arena on Tuesday night.

Murphy providing a spark as a freshman

by Ryan Falk
Published December 10, 2015
Gophers guard Nate Mason takes a shot against South Dakota State in Williams Arena on Tuesday night.

South Dakota State routs Minnesota at Williams

by Ryan Falk
Published December 9, 2015

Gophers uneven on threes

by Ryan Falk
Published December 8, 2015
Gophers forward Jordan Murphy moves the ball around the Clemons Tigers in William's Arena on Monday, Nov. 11.

South Dakota defeats Gophers in double OT

by Ryan Falk
Published December 7, 2015
Gophers guard Carlos Morris plays defense at Williams Arena on Nov. 13.

Carlos Morris becoming more consistent on the court

by Ryan Falk
Published December 3, 2015
Gophers forward Jordan Murphy handles the ball around the Clemson Tigers in William's Arena on Monday night.

Star Jordan Murphy Arrives

by Ryan Falk
Published December 1, 2015
The University of Wisconsin-Madison football team celebrates, claiming Paul Bunyan's Axe for the twelfth consecutive year at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday where the Gophers fell to the Badgers 31-21.

No Axe for Minnesota

by Ryan Falk
Published November 30, 2015
Gophers guard Carlos Morris plays defense at Williams Arena on Nov. 13, 2015.

Gophers beat Mavericks

by Ryan Falk
Published November 30, 2015

Minnesota wants the Axe

by Ryan Falk
Published November 25, 2015
Gophers running back Shannon Brooks runs for a 75-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium where Minnesota defeated Illinois 32-23. The touchdown, followed by a 2-point conversion took the gophers up 8 points, giving them a more comfortable lead.

Brooks powers running game resurgence

by Ryan Falk
Published November 23, 2015
Gopher guard Nate Mason sets up to shoot during the second period on Nov. 13, 2015, at Williams Arena.

Minnesota loses to previous head coach

by Ryan Falk
Published November 23, 2015

Pitino playing around with different lineups

by Ryan Falk
Published November 19, 2015
Tight end Brandon Lignen crosses into the end zone, scoring a touchdown in the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Oct. 14 where the Gophers lost to the Hawkeyes 35-40.

Gophers’ passing game improving

by Ryan Falk
Published November 19, 2015
Minnesota forward Joey King shoots the ball in the second half against the Badgers on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Joey King’s senior year is off to fast start

by Ryan Falk
Published November 17, 2015
Kevin Dorsey drives towards the basket Friday evening at Williams Arena where the Gophers defeated UMKC 76-58.

Gophers win first two games of the year

by Ryan Falk
Published November 16, 2015
The University of Iowa football team celebrates, carrying the Floyd of Rosedale rivalry trophy across the field following their victory at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA, on Saturday Oct. 14 where the Gophers lost to the Hawkeyes 35-40.

Iowa reclaims Floyd of Rosedale

by Ryan Falk
Published November 16, 2015
Defensive back Jalen Myrick at TCF Bank Stadium on Oct. 31 2015, where the Gophers took on Michigan.

Cornerback Myrick’s season in doubt

by Ryan Falk
Published November 11, 2015
Interim head coach Tracy Claeys speaks at a press conference regarding Jerry Kill's resignation on Oct. 25. Kill's departure came as a shock to Claeys and the team.

Claeys adjusts to added responsibility

by Ryan Falk
Published November 4, 2015
Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky prepares to catch a pass from quarterback Mitch Leidner in the final minute of Saturday's game at TCF Bank Stadium, where the Wolverines defeated the Gophers 29-26. The play landed the Gophers at the 1-yard line, where they were unable to score before the game's end.

Gophers lose Little Brown Jug

by Ryan Falk
Published November 2, 2015
Gophers defensive back Cedric Thompson pretends to drink from the Little Brown Jug after beating Michigan 30-14 on Sept. 27, 2015.

Gophers hoping to keep trophy around

by Ryan Falk
Published October 28, 2015
Minnesota guard Nate Mason drives the ball to the basket in the second half against the Badgers on Feb. 21, 2015 in Madison, Wis.

Expectations high for Mason in year two

by Ryan Falk
Published October 27, 2015
Minnesota guard Nate Mason drives the ball to the basket in the second half against the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Feb. 21 in Madison, Wis.

Youth won’t be an excuse for Gophers

by Ryan Falk
Published October 22, 2015
Defensive Back Briean Boddy-Calhoun gets ready for a play at TCF Bank Stadium on Sept. 19.

Rash of injuries plaguing the Gophers

by Ryan Falk
Published October 20, 2015
Defensive Lineman Theiren Cockran battles with Nebraska's Jacob Weinmaster at TCF Bank Stadium Saturday where Minnesota fell to the Nebraska Cornhuskers 48-25.

Minnesota defense struggles in blowout loss

by Ryan Falk
Published October 19, 2015
Tight end Brandon Lingen watches running back Rodney Smith handle the ball while at TCF Bank Stadium as on Sept. 26, where the Gophers defeated Ohio University 27-24.

Lingen emerging as passing threat

by Ryan Falk
Published October 15, 2015

Gophers offense is searching for a winning identity

by Ryan Falk
Published October 13, 2015
Running back Shannon Brooks runs toward the end zone at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Gophers run to victory at Purdue

by Ryan Falk
Published October 12, 2015

Mortell helps Minnesota flip field

by Ryan Falk
Published October 8, 2015
Quarterback Mitch Leidner prepares to throw the ball at Ryan Field, where Minnesota fell to Northwestern University 27-0 on Saturday afternoon.

Minnesota trying to escape offensive rut

by Ryan Falk
Published October 7, 2015
Quarterback Mitch Leidner prepares to throw the ball at Ryan Field on Saturday afternoon where Minnesota fell to Northwestern 0-27.

Croft takes the field for the first time in blowout

by Ryan Falk
Published October 5, 2015
Minnesota forward Joey King shoots the ball in the second half against the Badgers on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Young faces dot Gophers’ new lineup

by Ryan Falk
Published October 5, 2015
Minnesota defensive back Eric Murray gives a thumbs up moments before a play on Sept. 3 at TCF Bank Stadium where the Gophers faced TCU.

Murray leads banged-up secondary for Minnesota

by Ryan Falk
Published October 1, 2015
Quarterback Mitch Leidner avoids a tackle at the Homecoming game in TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday where the Gophers defeated Ohio 27-24.

Brooks doesn’t wait long to make big impact

by Ryan Falk
Published September 28, 2015
Minnesota forward Dupree McBrayer shoots on Indiana at Williams Arena on Saturday, where the Gophers lost to the Hoosiers 70-63.

Gophers starters skew younger

by Ryan Falk
Published January 20, 2015
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