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The Minnesota Daily

Tony Liebert

Tony Liebert, Sports Editor

Tony Liebert is a senior journalism student at the University of Minnesota. He grew up playing football and basketball through high school in Rogers, Minnesota. He has since become a leading voice covering Gophers sports.

All content by Tony Liebert
It was Penn State's annual whiteout-themed game.

[Photo] Gophers football drop third straight after loss to Penn State

by Theo Franz
Published October 23, 2022
Minnesota takes the plate at Siebert Field in Minneapolis, Minn. in a game against Maryland on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Gophers baseball split pair of midweek games

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 28, 2022
Lindsay Whalen fields questions during a press conference at Williams Arena after her recent appointment to head coach on Friday, April 13, 2018 .

Gophers women’s basketball adds Arkansas transfer Destinee Oberg from portal

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 18, 2022
Pitcher J.P. Massey throws from the mound at Siebert Field in Minneapolis, Minn. in a game against Maryland on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Gophers baseball swept by rival Hawkeyes

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 18, 2022
Episode 40: Gophers women's basketball lose six to transfer portal

Episode 40: Gophers women’s basketball lose six to transfer portal

by Tony Liebert
Published April 15, 2022
Minnesota batting in a game against Maryland at Siebert Field in Minneapolis, Minn. on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Gophers top in-state rival St. Thomas 2-1 in mid-week pitching duel

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 12, 2022
Mar'kiese 'Bucko' Irving carries the ball down the field in a game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers RB Bucky Irving enters NCAA transfer portal

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 8, 2022
Andrew Wilhite waits for the pitch during the game against Illinois on Sunday, April 14 at Siebert Field.

Gophers baseball swept by Rutgers in Big Ten opening series

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 3, 2022
Minnesota guard Alexia Smith dribbles the ball through her leg in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday, Jan. 30 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. The Gophers won that game 57-55.

Looking ahead: Gophers women’s basketball offseason preview

by Tony Liebert
Published April 2, 2022
Minnesota guard Alexia Smith dribbles the ball through her leg in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday, Jan. 30 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. The Gophers won that game 57-55.

Alexia Smith becomes sixth from Gophers women’s basketball to enter transfer portal

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 1, 2022
Lindsay Whalen fields questions during a press conference at Williams Arena after her recent appointment to head coach on Friday, April 13, 2018 .

Minnesota legend Lindsay Whalen to be inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 1, 2022
Guard Sara Scalia dribbles the ball in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. on Jan. 30, 2022.

Gophers leading scorer Sara Scalia marks fifth to enter transfer portal

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published March 31, 2022
Kadi Sissoko (Courtesy of University of Minnesota Athletics)

Sissoko becomes third from Gophers women’s basketball to enter transfer portal

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published March 22, 2022
Guard Alexia Smith dribbles the ball in a game against the University of Illinois on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers women’s basketball knocked out in second round of WNIT

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published March 20, 2022
Linebacker Jack Gibbens levels a hit on a Bowling Green University player during the 2021 Homecoming Game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

Kieft, Mafe and Faalele stand out at Gophers Pro Day

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published March 18, 2022
Hands up, defensive lineman Boye Mafe attempts to block Bowling Green quarterback Matt McDonald's pass during the Gophers football game against Bowling Green at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.

Four from Gophers football shine at NFL Scouting Combine

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published March 8, 2022
Coach Lindsay Whalen prepares to blow the whistle during Gopher women's basketball's annual exhibition versus the men's scout team on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at Williams Arena.

Gophers extend Lindsay Whalen one season through 2024-25

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published March 4, 2022
Minnesota Guard Deja Winters prepares to make a shot in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday, Jan. 30 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers women’s basketball falls short 65-60 to Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published March 3, 2022
Outfielder Easton Bertrand swings at bat at Siebert Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. 

Gophers baseball split home-opening games against St. Thomas and South Dakota State

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published March 3, 2022
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

32-point performances from Sissoko and Scalia lead Gophers over Penn State 94-83.

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 27, 2022
Laura Bagwell-Katalinich celebrates in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Jan. 30, 2022 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. The Gophers beat the Badgers 57-55 to snap a four-game losing streak.

Gophers dominate Illinois 87-54 on Senior Night

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 24, 2022
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Sunday, Nov. 10. The Gophers defeated Vermont 90-58.

Red-hot Nebraska outscores Gophers women’s basketball 93-70

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 20, 2022
Guard Deja Winters looks to pass the ball during the Gophers’ game against Wisconsin at Williams Arena, Jan. 30. The Gophers beat the Badgers, 57-55.

Gophers struggle to find offensive rhythm in 79-61 loss to Rutgers.

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 17, 2022
Guard Gadiva Hubbard eyes the hoop during the game against Maryland at Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. The Gophers won 93-74.

Balanced attack lift Gophers over Northwestern 74-68

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 11, 2022
Minnesota Guard Deja Winters prepares to make a shot in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday, Jan. 30 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

Winters’ 30 points not enough against No. 25 Hawkeyes; Gophers fall 88-78

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 9, 2022
Minnesota guard Alexia Smith dribbles the ball through her leg in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday, Jan. 30 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. The Gophers won that game 57-55.

Gophers women’s basketball picks up 71-60 win over Michigan State

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 6, 2022
Minnesota guard Alexia Smith dribbles the ball through her leg in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday, Jan. 30 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. The Gophers won that game 57-55.

Gophers upset bid against No. 5 Indiana comes up short 80-70

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 3, 2022
Pitcher Amber Fiser and catcher Emma Burns celebrate striking the Bison out on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium in Minneapolis. The Gophers beat North Dakota State University 3-0.

Gophers softball looks to build off 2021 success

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 2, 2022
Laura Bagwell-Katalinich celebrates in a game against the Wisconsin Badgers on Jan. 30, 2022 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. The Gophers beat the Badgers 57-55 to snap a four-game losing streak.

Gophers women’s basketball edges out Wisconsin 57-55, snapping four-game losing streak

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 30, 2022
Guard Jasmine Powell approaches her defender at Williams Arena at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. The Gophers fell to Missouri State 69-77.(Liam Armstrong / Minnesota Daily)

Gophers veteran point guard Jasmine Powell to enter transfer portal

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 29, 2022
Guard Sara Scalia sits on the bench before the game starts at Williams Arena on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. The Gophers defeated Vermont 90-58.

Women’s basketball’s struggles continue dropping fourth straight 80-66 against Purdue

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 27, 2022
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Sunday, Nov. 10. The Gophers defeated Vermont 90-58.

Gophers women’s basketball drops third straight game 74-71 against Michigan State

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 23, 2022
Guard Sara Scalia sits on the bench before the game starts at Williams Arena on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. The Gophers defeated Vermont 90-58.

Gophers women’s basketball struggle against red-hot No. 25 Iowa 105-49

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 20, 2022
Running back Ky Thomas escapes a tackle during the Gophers' game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. The Gophers won 18-6.

Gophers leading rusher Ky Thomas enters name into transfer portal

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 3, 2022
Wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell raises his arms in celebration of a touchdown at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers defeated Penn State 31-26 to bring their record to 9-0, a first since 1904.

Chris Autman-Bell to return for sixth season with Gophers

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 9, 2021
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.

Gophers lose 67-70 to Nebraska in Big Ten opener

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 6, 2021
Head Coach P.J. Fleck prepares to run onto the field with the Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. The Gophers defeated Maryland 52-10 bringing their record to 8-0

Gophers to play West Virginia in Guaranteed Rate Bowl Dec. 28

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 5, 2021
Head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Gophers' loss against Northwestern weekend leaves no clear roadmap for where the team goes next.

Kirk Ciarrocca set to return as Gophers offensive coordinator

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 3, 2021
Gophers guard Gadiva Hubbard prepares to shoot during Minnesota's game against Penn State on Sunday, February 12, 2018. The Gophers won 101-68.

Gophers fall 82-76 to North Carolina in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 1, 2021
Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck walks back to the sidelines after checking on an injured player mid-game at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The Gophers defeated Illinois 24-17 during the homecoming game.

Gophers offensive coordinator Mike Sanford Jr. not expected to return after two seasons

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 29, 2021
Eyes ahead, quarterback Tanner Morgan looks to pass the ball during the Gophers football game against Bowling Green at Huntington Bank Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 25. The Gophers fell to the Falcons, 14-10.

Tanner Morgan to return for sixth season with Gophers football

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 28, 2021
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The Gophers were defeated by Wisconsin 72-62.

Gophers take home sixth place in first-ever women’s Battle 4 Atlantis

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 24, 2021
Mar'kiese 'Bucko' Irving carries the ball down the field in a game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

All-around performance lead Gophers past Indiana 35-14

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 20, 2021
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Balanced attack against American gives Gophers third consecutive win 73-56

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 18, 2021
Guard Jasmine Powell approaches her defender at Williams Arena at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. The Gophers fell to Missouri State 69-77.(Liam Armstrong / Minnesota Daily)

Gophers women’s basketball responds with two wins over weekend

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 15, 2021
Guard Jasmine Powell looks to drive towards the hoop in Williams Arena on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Gophers went on to defeat Montana State 71-60.

Gophers women’s basketball falls to Jacksonville 66-69 in season-opening stunner

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 9, 2021
Running back Bryce Williams carries the ball at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept 28, 2019. The Gophers earned a 38-31 victory over Purdue.

Gophers football to replace running back Bryce Williams with creativity

by Tony Liebert
Published November 3, 2021
Head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Gophers' loss against Northwestern weekend leaves no clear roadmap for where the team goes next.

BREAKING: P.J. Fleck inks new seven-year contract to remain head coach of Gophers football

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 3, 2021
Mar'kiese 'Bucko' Irving carries the ball down the field in a game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers running game powers 34-14 victory against Northwestern

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published October 30, 2021
Linebacker Conner Olson tugs at Bowling Green’s Dontrez Brown during the University of Minnesota’s game against Bowling Green at Huntington Bank Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 25. The Gophers fell to the Falcons, 14-10.

Redshirt-senior Conner Olson becomes the leader of Gophers’ veteran offensive line

by Tony Liebert
Published October 28, 2021
Redshirts sophomore Trey Potts scores a touchdown against the University of Miami-Ohio on Staurday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Huntington Bank Staduim in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers’ football set to replace running back Trey Potts by committee

by Tony Liebert
Published October 18, 2021
Wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell raises his arms in celebration of a touchdown at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. The Gophers defeated Penn State 31-26 to bring their record to 9-0, a first since 1904.

Gophers overcome second-half struggles and take down Nebraska 30-23

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published October 16, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Tey Potts carries the ball during a game against the University of Miami-Ohio on Staurday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Huntington Bank Staduim in Minneapolis, Minn.

BREAKING: Gophers running back Trey Potts expected to miss remainder of 2021 season

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published October 11, 2021
New Gophers women’s basketball head coach Lindsay Whalen speaks to the media during a press conference on Friday, April 13.

Gophers women’s basketball to return 12 of 13 players from a season ago

by Tony Liebert
Published October 8, 2021
Sophomore punter Mark Crawford ready to hold for Matthew Trickett’s kick, Sept. 18, 2021, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. Photo courtesy of Gopher Athletics.

Gophers football’s punter Mark Crawford and special teams shine in rainy victory over Purdue

by Tony Liebert
Published October 7, 2021
Eyes ahead, quarterback Tanner Morgan looks to pass the ball during the Gophers football game against Bowling Green at Huntington Bank Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 25. The Gophers fell to the Falcons, 14-10.

Gophers football’s loss to Bowling Green among the worst in program history

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published September 30, 2021
Redshirts sophomore Trey Potts scores a touchdown against the University of Miami-Ohio on Staurday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Huntington Bank Staduim in Minneapolis, Minn.

Gophers take down Colorado 30-0 in first road game of season

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published September 18, 2021
Rain pouring down, running back Mohamed Ibrahim looks toward the sideline during the Minnesota football game against Ohio State University, Thursday, Sept. 2. The Gophers lost to the Buckeyes, 45-31.

Gophers football faces challenge of replacing star running back Mohamed Ibrahim

by Tony Liebert
Published September 11, 2021
Gable Steveson competes during the match against the University of Maryland on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Maturi Pavilion. The Gophers beat Maryland 45-0.

BREAKING: Gable Steveson signs deal with WWE and returns to Gophers wrestling

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published September 9, 2021
Rain pouring down, running back Mohamed Ibrahim looks toward the sideline during the Minnesota football game against Ohio State University, Thursday, Sept. 2. The Gophers lost to the Buckeyes, 45-31.

BREAKING: Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim to undergo season-ending surgery

by Tony Liebert
Published September 6, 2021
Head coach P.J. Fleck talks to the team on April 13, 2019 in the indoor football practice facility in Athlete's Village.

Gophers football faces a tall task of slowing down Ohio State’s talented wide receivers

by Tony Liebert
Published September 1, 2021
Gophers forward Eric Curry challenges a defender at Williams Arena on Dec. 10, 2020. The Gophers went on to defeat the Kansas City Roos 90-61.

Eric Curry announces return to Gophers men’s basketball for sixth season

by Tony Liebert
Published July 7, 2021
Junior Amir Coffey dribbles the ball across the court on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The Gophers lost to Michigan 69-60.

Parker Fox plans to continue to prove doubters wrong with Gophers men’s basketball

by Tony Liebert
Published June 28, 2021
The Gophers won against Nebraska for the first time since 1980.

Stephanie Samedy and Airi Miyabe set to return for extra season with Gophers volleyball

by Tony Liebert
Published June 23, 2021
Courtesy of Gopher Athletics

Former Gophers standout Erin Chastain set to become women’s soccer head coach

by Tony Liebert
Published June 22, 2021
Men's head basketball coach Ben Johnson.

Abdoulaye Thiam ready to bring a show to Gophers men’s basketball

by Tony Liebert
Published June 8, 2021
Gopher Batter Jack Wassel follows through his swing in U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, March 7. The Gophers lost to Indiana, 8-1.

Minnesota baseball’s losing skid grows to 13 games after fourth consecutive series sweep

by Tony Liebert
Published May 6, 2021
Williams Arena as seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Minnesota women’s basketball assistant coach Danielle O’Banion set to become head coach at Loyola Maryland

by Tony Liebert
Published April 24, 2021
Gophers infielder Jack Wassel watches the ball after a hit at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The Gophers fell to Duke 3-7.

Jack Wassel leads Gophers baseball through slow start in 2021

by Tony Liebert
Published April 20, 2021
University of Minnesota Gopher pitcher Tom Skoro watches his throw meet the batter in U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, March 7. The Gophers lost to Indiana, 8-1.

Gophers baseball’s struggles continue against No. 25 Michigan

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 19, 2021
Coach Lindsay Whalen watches a play intently at the Gopher women's basketball practice on Monday, Oct. 9, 2018 in the Cunningham Basketball Performance Center.

Gophers women’s basketball adds Bailey Helgren as graduate transfer

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 18, 2021
Guard Gadiva Hubbard reaches to grab the ball during the game against Arizona State at Williams Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. The Gophers defeated the Sun Devils 80-66.

Gophers women’s basketball’s Hubbard, Bagwell-Katalinich back for additional season

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 14, 2021
Senior associate head swimming coach Terry Ganley

Longtime coach Terry Ganley calls it a career after historic tenure with Gophers swimming and diving

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 14, 2021
Fourth-year Jackson Allen returns the ball on Friday, March 22, 2020 at the Baseline Tennis Center.

Gophers men’s tennis is cherishing every moment of final season

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published April 3, 2021
Gophers Infielder Zack Raabe makes a catch at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Raabe is one of several impactful players Minnesota needs to replace this season.

Zack Raabe, a spark-plug at the plate for Gophers baseball

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published March 26, 2021
Gopher Batter Jack Wassel follows through his swing in U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, March 7. The Gophers lost to Indiana, 8-1.

Gophers baseball completes up and down series against Northwestern

by Tony Liebert
Published March 23, 2021
Gophers center Klarke Sconiers fights for a pass at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Gophers women’s basketball’s offense stalls without top three scorers in Big Ten Tournament

by Tony Liebert
Published March 11, 2021
Infielder Jack Wassel watches his hit at Siebert Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. 

Gophers baseball’s offense struggles on opening weekend

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published March 9, 2021
A gopher baseball player sits on the bench on April 14, 2019 at Siebert Field.

Gophers baseball set to begin season like no other

by Tony Liebert
Published March 4, 2021
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.

Tough defense leads Gophers women’s basketball over Nebraska

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 26, 2021
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

No. 9 Maryland overwhelms shorthanded Gophers women’s basketball

by Tony Liebert
Published February 20, 2021
Gophers center Klarke Sconiers fights for a pass at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Rutgers’ stifling defense too much for Gophers women’s basketball

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 18, 2021
The Gophers Women's Basketball Team plays their second consecutive Play4Kay game with pink uniforms in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 14. The Gophers beat the Wisconsin Badgers 68-63.

Gophers women’s basketball completes season sweep of Wisconsin

by Tony Liebert
Published February 15, 2021
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.

Gophers women’s basketball limps to finish line over Illinois

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 11, 2021
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Iowa’s fast-paced offense too much for Gophers women’s basketball to overcome

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 31, 2021
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Gophers women’s basketball survives late comeback in third consecutive win

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 28, 2021
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Gophers women’s baskeball starts to find rhythm with win over Penn State

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 25, 2021
Gophers center Klarke Sconiers fights for a pass at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Gophers women’s basketball picks up second Big Ten road win at Nebraska

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 19, 2021
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

No. 9 Maryland’s hot shooting too much for Gophers to handle

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 14, 2021
Coach Lindsay Whalen prepares to blow the whistle during Gopher women's basketball's annual exhibition versus the men's scout team on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at Williams Arena.

Four star freshman Katie Borowicz set to join Gophers’ women’s basketball early

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 2, 2021
Williams Arena as seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Mershon eligible to join Gophers for rest of 2020-21 season

by Tony Liebert
Published December 22, 2020
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Gophers women’s basketball struggles against No. 16 Northwestern

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 15, 2020
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The Gophers were defeated by Wisconsin 72-62.

Minnesota can’t overcome mistakes against Michigan State

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 9, 2020
Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

Women’s basketball face roster uncertainty ahead of season opener

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 30, 2020
Gophers Forward Jasmine Powell approaches defenders in Williams Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10. The Gophers suffered a defeat against Michigan 52-77.

Borowicz, Czinano and Micheaux add to women’s basketball’s 2021 class

by Tony Liebert
Published November 12, 2020
Junior Shane Wiskus performs on the rings during the meet against against the Fighting Illini at the Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Jan. 24.

Board of Regents votes to eliminate three men’s sports

by Tony Liebert
Published October 9, 2020
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman fights to hang on to the ball at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Gophers bested the Penn State Nittany Lions 31-26 to remain undefeated.

Rashod Bateman wants to play in 2020

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published September 18, 2020
Freshman Gable Steveson at 197 competes during the match against South Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 25 at Maturi Pavilion.

Gophers’ Gable Steveson set to compete in Beat the Streets

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published September 17, 2020
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