The Gophers goalie tied his career high with 47 saves, but it mattered little when his team was outshot 52-18.
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Kiki Rice, Lauren Betts power No. 3 UCLA past Gophers 76-58
The Gophers, after ending a 36-game losing streak against ranked foes with a win over No. 21 USC on Jan. 11, couldn’t keep up with the Bruins.
January 15, 2026
Buzzer-beating three-pointer lifts Wisconsin past Gophers 78-75
After Cade Tyson tied the game for Minnesota with four seconds left, John Blackwell hit the game-winner for the Badgers.
January 14, 2026
Reusse: Grace Grocholski’s sharp shooting could give Gophers chance against UCLA
Coach Dawn Plitzuweit’s team, fresh off its first win over a ranked team since November 2019, hosts the No. 3 Bruins at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at Williams Arena.
AuthoredPatrick Reusse
AuthoredPatrick ReusseJanuary 14, 2026
Former U safety Perich will transfer to Oregon
The Esko native selected the Ducks, a College Football Playoff semifinalist, after also visiting Texas Tech.
January 13, 2026
Watch Parise, Mauer and Team USA take on Dubnyk, Potulny and World team
Hockey Day Minnesota ‘USA vs. the World’ alumni game will stream live on Star Tribune.
January 12, 2026
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Coming off best game of season, Wisconsin’s Braeden Carrington returns to Williams Arena
The former Gophers guard and Minnesota Mr. Basketball from Park Center was instrumental in the Badgers’ upset of previously undefeated Michigan.
January 12, 2026
U women beat No. 21 USC 63-62, end 36-game slide vs. ranked foes
Grace Grocholski scored 25 points to lead the Gophers, who hadn’t beaten a ranked foe since November 2019.
January 12, 2026
Souhan: College football has never been better, especially if you live in Indiana
Paying players has improved college football, as shown by the Indiana-Miami (Fla.) title game matchup. The freedom to transfer is part of a more equitable system.
AuthoredJim Souhan
AuthoredJim SouhanJanuary 12, 2026
U receives transfer commitment from Marshall DT Kaba
Minnesota bolstered its defensive line with four transfer additions.
January 12, 2026
Penn State sweeps Gophers in men’s hockey; Gophers women sweep Minnesota State
The Gophers wrestling team opened the Big Ten schedule with a victory over Illinois.
January 11, 2026
U adds Tulsa wideout, Florida International DL from portal
The additions of Zion Steptoe and Xion Chapman, plus running back TJ Thomas Jr., give Minnesota 18 players from the portal.
January 10, 2026
La Velle E. Neal III’s 3-2 pitch: Josh Bell at first base is a boost for the Twins
Also a boost? Amaya Battle on the Gophers women’s basketball team. 
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal III
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal IIIJanuary 10, 2026
