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Gophers women-Air Force preview
The 20th-ranked Gophers beat No. 12 Syracuse 72-68 Thursday night, running their record to 6-0 overall, 5-0 at home.
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St. John's, Bethel football both lose on the road
The Johnnies lost 21-18 to Mary Hardin-Baylor while Wisconsin-Whitewater beat the Royals 26-12.
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Gophers-Ohio State men's basketball preview
Sunday's Big Ten opener at Ohio State will be the Gophers' sixth consecutive game away from home. Minnesota played Ohio State only once last season, a 67-49 loss at Madison Square Garden
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MSU Mankato uses late TD to advance to D-II semifinals
Nate Gunn helped Minnesota State Mankato overcome Tarleton State and the snow and wind in the Division II quarterfinals.
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For basketball players and fans, Vikings' home feels just fine
This weekend's games are a trial run for next spring's Final Four extravaganza.
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Has Morgan proved he's the long-term QB for Gophers?
The Gophers football program has been searching either for quarterback stability, excellence or both since long before P.J. Fleck arrived in 2017.
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Live now: St. John's, Bethel, MSU-Mankato in NCAA football quarterfinals
The NCAA Division II and III football playoffs continue today and you can watch the games live and for free by clicking on the links.
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Big bounce-back, big backdrop: Gophers hold off Oklahoma State at U.S. Bank Stadium
Jordan Murphy's 24 points and 16 rebounds helped the Gophers, who led by 18 at one point, fend off the Cowboys and erase some memories of a loss at Boston College.
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Reusse: Bethel football program on right path again
Bethel went 5-5 overall and 4-4 in the MIAC in 2015. Bethel was determined to make that mediocrity a blip on the program's résumé but until this season it has posted similar results.
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Zumwinkle's hat trick leads U women's hockey to rout of Yale
Sophomore Grace Zumwinkle scored three times in the second period to break the game open.
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Four Gophers wrestlers advance to Cliff Keen quarterfinals
Sean Russell and Gable Steveson, the top seed at heavyweight, advanced to the semifinals.
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Gophers-Oklahoma State game recap
A look back at Friday night's game.
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Block party: Gophers' defense shines in NCAA win over Bryant
The Gophers limited Bryant to a hitting percentage of .008. The Gophers hit .280 for the match and had 16 blocks.
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Gophers hockey rallies for tie vs. Ohio State, falls in overtime
The Gophers made a valiant double-overtime effort in a 2-2 tie with the Buckeyes before Ohio State defenseman Matt Miller ended it.
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Gophers-Bryant volleyball match recap
A look back at Friday night's opening-round match.
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Pregame: Gophers vs. Oklahoma State in U.S. Bank Stadium Classic
The Gophers and Oklahoma State will both want to run Friday night in the U.S. Bank Stadium Classic featured matchup. Will Minnesota be able to handle the Cowboys' pressure defense?
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Gophers rising: Bell's scoring, Bello's rebounding lead undefeated U past No. 12 Syracuse
Down six points with under four minutes to play, the 20th-ranked Gophers finished on a 17-7 run to raise their record to 6-0 under new coach Lindsay Whalen.
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Gophers volleyball team rides five talented attackers into NCAA tournament
When the dynamic Gophers volleyball team needs a kill, they have five potent options. "Our balance is our strength," coach Hugh McCutcheon said.
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Souhan: Restless McCutcheon picked Gophers team over a dream
This summer, Hugh McCutcheon was voted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame but he skipped this month's ceremony to be with the Gophers on the road in a crucial part of the season.
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Gophers head to U.S. Bank Stadium looking to overcome shooting woes
A stretch of 18 days and five games away from their home court continues Friday night for the Gophers, when they take on Oklahoma State at U.S. Bank Stadium, site of the Final Four in April.
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Around the Region
- Hunter Dickinson announces his return to KU; UCLA signs Tyler Bilodeau from portal
- Oregon State and Washington State face player exodus amid realignment
- G Javian McCollum transferring to Georgia Tech after leading Oklahoma hoops in scoring
- QB Jaden Rashada transfers to Georgia after leaving Arizona State
- Reggie Bush plans to continue his fight against the NCAA after the return of his Heisman Trophy
- Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes
- Former Green Bay player Kayla Karius leaves South Dakota to return to her alma mater as coach
- Longtime Hawkeyes football broadcaster Ed Podolak steps down from his radio analyst role
- Hailey Van Lith trying to make US Olympic 3x3 team; next college choice to come soon
- Sign of the times: NCAA approves coach-to-player helmet communication for 2024 football season
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- NCAA's database for prospective transfers topples barriers for athletes
- U football continues strong activity in transfer portal with QB addition
