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Gophers
December 10, 2017
Minnesota guard Amir Coffey, right, tries to drive past Arkansas defender Daryl Macon, left, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sat

Gophers, among others, are finding out past success doesn't ensure future fortune

If Richard Pitino was concerned the Gophers' presence in the Top 25 was creating an illusion among the team has it all figured out, he shouldn't have to worry when the new poll comes out Monday.
Gophers
December 10, 2017

Gophers-Drake preview

Minnesota has a chance to bounce back from Saturday's 95-79 loss at Arkansas during a six-game homestand starting Monday against the Bulldogs.
Gophers
December 10, 2017

Junior college offensive tackle commits to Gophers

Jason Dickson of Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, Calif., became the third offensive lineman this weekend to give a verbal commitment to Minnesota.
Gophers
December 10, 2017
Slide continues as No. 14 Gophers fall 95-79 at unranked Arkansas

Slide continues as No. 14 Gophers fall 95-79 at unranked Arkansas

The loss, Minnesota's third in the past four games, will likely drop the Gophers out of the top 25.
Gophers
December 9, 2017

Buckeyes sweep after Gophers hockey makes change in goal

For the first time in his 2½ seasons at Minnesota, junior Eric Schierhorn didn't start in goal. His streak ended at 94 consecutive starts when Mat Robson, who became eligible on Friday, got the call.
Gophers
December 9, 2017
Concordia St. Paul won the 2017 NCAA Division II national volleyball championship by beating Southern Florida. Patrick Rydeen, Concordia St. Paul

Nineasty: Concordia (St. Paul) wins 9th D-II volleyball title in 11 years

The Golden Bears swept Florida Southern on Saturday for their latest title, ending the Moccasins' 23-match winning streak.
Gophers
December 9, 2017
Gophers add two huge offensive linemen to recruiting class

Gophers add two huge offensive linemen to recruiting class

IMG Academy teammates Curtis Dunlap, a 6-4, 368-pound, four-star guard, and Daniel Faalele, a 6-9, 400-pound, three-star tackle, both gave verbal commitments to Minnesota during their official visit Saturday.
Gophers
December 9, 2017

Gophers shut out Minnesota Duluth in women's hockey

Nicole Schammel scored two goals and Sidney Peters made 18 saves as the No. 6 Gophers beat Minnesota Duluth 5-0.
Gophers
December 9, 2017

Gophers-Arkansas game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
Gophers
December 9, 2017

Gameday preview: Gophers women's basketball at San Diego

After playing on the East Coast on Thursday, the Gophers travel to the West Coast for their final road nonconference game
Gophers
December 9, 2017
Gophers backup center Konate out Saturday with a concussion

Gophers backup center Konate out Saturday with a concussion

Gophers senior center Bakary Konate suffered a concussion in practice and will be sidelined for Saturday's game at Arkansas
Gophers
December 9, 2017
Minnesota's Amir Coffey

Are the Gophers ready for Arkansas' 40 Minutes of Hell style?

How will the Gopher guards handle Arkansas' trademark full court pressure defense in Saturday's game in Fayetteville?
Gophers
December 9, 2017
Concordia St. Paul volleyball played Wayne State (Neb.) in a NSIC Tournament quarterfinals match last month.

Concordia (St. Paul) reaches Division II title match in volleyball

Gophers
December 9, 2017

Gophers hockey loses to Ohio State in overtime

The Gophers' road woes - now 1-6-1 - and scoring troubles continued on Friday night.
Gophers
December 8, 2017
Minnesota Gophers' Alyssa Goehner (5) dives to dig a ball up during the Regional Semi-Final match against USC in the NCAA Volleyball Championships at

Gophers volleyball season ends with 3-0 sweep by USC in NCAA regionals

Friday night's loss to the Trojans was the Gophers' first this season on a neutral site, and ended a two-year streak to the Final Four.
Gophers
December 8, 2017

Gophers tie with Minnesota Duluth in women's hockey

The Bulldogs won the five-round shootout 2-1 for the extra point in the conference standings.
Minneapolis
December 8, 2017
2019 Final Four logo pays tribute to past tournaments in Mpls.

2019 Final Four logo pays tribute to past tournaments in Mpls.

The organizing committee revealed the logo Friday as part of its official launch.
Gophers
December 8, 2017
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Gophers' Curry bides his time following serious knee injury

Sophomore forward Eric Curry won't get a chance to play in his homecoming game Saturday at Arkansas because of a knee injury but Gophers staff, teammates and family have kept Curry's spirits high..
Gophers
December 8, 2017

Gophers-Arkansas gameday preview

The No. 14 Gophers have dropped two of their past three games, including a disappointing 78-68 loss Tuesday at Nebraska
Gophers
December 8, 2017
Minnesota right side hitter Stephanie Samedy (10) spiked the ball against University of Northern Iowa in the second set Saturday. ] AARON LAVINSKY &#x

Live at 5 p.m.: Watch the U play USC in the NCAA volleyball Sweet 16

The team that emerges from the four-team pod advances to the Final Four.