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Gophers
May 21, 2019

Gophers on an 8-2 roll into Big Ten baseball tournament

Here's everything you need to know about the Big Ten baseball tournament, being held in Omaha beginning Wednesday.
Gophers
May 21, 2019
Michigan graduate transfer cornerback commits to Gophers

Michigan graduate transfer cornerback commits to Gophers

Former four-star recruit Benjamin St-Juste has three years of eligibility remaining and can play immediately in 2019.
Gophers
May 21, 2019
Illinois DT becomes third recruit to decommit from Gophers this month

Illinois DT becomes third recruit to decommit from Gophers this month

Three-star defensive tackle C.J. West from La Grange Park, Ill., announced his verbal commitment on Twitter at the end of February.
Gophers
May 21, 2019
Gopher softball players sang the Minnesota Rouser after their win with the fans at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn., on Monday, May 2

Gophers thump Georgia to win NCAA softball regional

The Gophers crushed Georgia 8-1 to win the NCAA softball regional at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.
Gophers
May 21, 2019
Gopher softball players sang the Minnesota Rouser after their win with the fans at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn., on Monday, May 2

Gophers knock out Georgia, ready for LSU in softball super regional

The No. 7 seed Gophers will be a super regional host for the first time, when 10th-seeded Louisiana State visits for a besto-f-3 series and a spot in the College World Series.
Gophers
May 20, 2019

What to know about the Gophers softball super regional

For the second time in six years, the Gophers softball team won an NCAA regional, both times as the host team. Only this time, it will remain at home for the super regional.
Gophers
May 20, 2019
The Gophers' Katelyn Kemmetmueller stole home in the third inning in an 8-1 victory over Georgia in the NCAA Minneapolis regional final Monday.

Super regional-bound Gophers are one of best stories around

Second-year coach Jamie Trachsel, thanks to a monster nonconference schedule, has guided the Gophers to a real chance to get to the College World Series.
Golf
May 20, 2019
Erik van Rooyen and caddie Alex Gaugert — both former Gophers golfers — tried to stick to the book during a wind-blown final round of the PGA Cham

Two former Gophers end memorable week with top-10 PGA finish

Erik van Rooyen tied for eighth place in the PGA Championship with former Gophers teammate Alex Gaugert caddying for him.
Gophers
May 20, 2019
Designated player Natalie DenHartog (31) and the rest of the Gophers must wait for the Georgia-Drake winner to advance to see who they will play at no

Gophers softball regional play postponed until today

The NCAA regional will resume this morning at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium. Georgia and Drake will play at 10 a.m. to finish their game from Saturday
Gophers
May 19, 2019
Gophers first baseman Hope Brandner was the hero Saturday with a walk-off homer.

Gophers walk off Georgia, await winner of Drake-Georgia

Hope Brandner's walk-off home run in the eighth inning ended a Gophers rally in dramatic style, giving them a 2-1 victory over Georgia in Saturday in an NCAA softball regional.
Gophers
May 18, 2019
Minnesota's Jordan Kozicky

Gophers baseball edges Northwestern to end season strong

Minnesota will play in the Big Ten tournament this week.
Gophers
May 18, 2019
Gophers pitcher Amber Fiser was congratulated by catcher Emma Burns (5) after getting three outs Friday night.

Gophers shut out North Dakota State in NCAA softball regional

Behind Amber Fiser's three-hitter and 12 strikeouts, the Gophers beat the Bison and will face Georgia (41-17), who beat Drake 6-4 in eight innings earlier Friday, at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Gophers
May 18, 2019
With Drexel graduate transfer Alihan Demir (left), a versatile 6-9, 230-pound forward from Turkey, and Isaiah Ihnen (right), a 6-9 German with guard s

German teen to join Turkish transfer on Gophers basketball team

With Drexel graduate transfer Alihan Demir (left), a versatile 6-9, 230-pound forward from Turkey, and Isaiah Ihnen (right), a 6-9 German with guard skills, the Gophers went international this spring to bolster the roster for next season.
Gophers
May 18, 2019
Gophers pitcher Amber Fiser was congratulated by catcher Emma Burns (5) after getting three outs Friday night.

NCAA softball regionals: Gophers defeat North Dakota State 3-0

The Gophers softball team defeated North Dakota State 3-0 in an NCAA regional game on Friday night.
Gophers
May 18, 2019
Gophers junior Amber Fiser, the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, stood for a portrait on Thursday, May 16, 2019 in the University of Minnesota Athletes Vi

U softball ace Fiser finds strengths during father's cancer battle

Junior pitcher Amber Fiser credits teammates' support for her standout season heading into the NCAA tournament, which begins tonight with Minnesota playing North Dakota State.
Gophers
May 17, 2019
Pitino still seeks guard; U hosts player who decommitted from Nebraska

Pitino still seeks guard; U hosts player who decommitted from Nebraska

Gophers hosted three-star New Hampton School (N.H.) guard Mika Adams-Woods on an official visit this week, but he is still hearing from other schools. Minnesota looking to put finishing touches on 2019 class.
Gophers
May 17, 2019
Former Gopher, Wild hockey players chosen to lead Stillwater hockey

Former Gopher, Wild hockey players chosen to lead Stillwater hockey

Mira Jalosuo, who will lead the girls' team, and Greg Zanon, who will coach the boys' team, are both defenders born outside the United States who bring a wealth of experience.
Vikings
May 17, 2019
Western Michigan center John Keenoy during his final college game, the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl against BYU on Dec. 21.

Hartman: Vikings rookie lineman credits Fleck, staff for his development

Center John Keenoy started 51 of 52 games at Western Michigan, where he played for current Gophers coach P.J. Fleck."I think he will be successful wherever he goes," Keenoy said.
Gophers
May 17, 2019

Gophers edge Northwestern in baseball

The Gophers baseball team scored five runs in the first inning and held on to defeat Northwestern.
Gophers
May 17, 2019
Georgia's Ciara Bryan runs bases during an NCAA softball game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Gophers NCAA softball regional preview

Gophers coach Jamie Trachsel is no stranger to her opponent on Friday night.
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