The Gophers played the final two sets tight in their first Sweet 16 since 2022, but they couldn’t get past the Panthers.
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U women’s basketball blows nine-point lead in final minute of double OT vs. No. 7 Maryland
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Gophers recruit named Minnesota's 2025 Mr. Football
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U volleyball sweeps Iowa State, advances to Sweet 16 vs. Pitt
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Gophers women’s hockey heads into month-long break following sweep of St. Thomas
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Neal: ‘Mad respect’ as Tommies push Iowa State to limit in NCAA tournament debut
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Gophers women’s hockey tops St. Thomas thanks to two late goals
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Gophers dismiss defensive line coach Dennis Dottin-Carter
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