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Gophers
November 21, 2015
Simone Kolander.

Gophers lose to Loyola Marymount in second round of NCAA women's soccer tournament

Loyola Marymount defeated the Gophers women's soccer team 1-0 on Friday afternoon in an NCAA second-round match.
Gophers
November 21, 2015
Mitch Leidner is beat up but not beat down

Mitch Leidner is beat up but not beat down

Mitch Leidner's toughness helps him change perceptions from the beginning of the year.
Gophers
November 21, 2015
Rachel Banham, center, before a game earlier this season.

Banham's 30 points leads Gophers over Maine

The senior guard is nearing the program's career scoring record.
Gophers
November 20, 2015

Gophers cross-country teams aim to stay fast in Louisville

The NCAA cross-country championship races are Saturday in Louisville.
Gophers
November 20, 2015
Illinois running back Josh Ferguson (6) runs the ball during the first quarter of an NCAA football game against Middle Tennessee Saturday, Sept. 26, 2

The Call: Gophers vs. Illinois

One man's prediction for Saturday morning's game.
Gophers
November 20, 2015

Gophers-Missouri State game recap

A look back at Friday's game.
Gophers
November 20, 2015

Gophers postgame: Not pretty but Minnesota overcomes foul trouble

The Gophers shot 13 three-pointers in the win but went stagnant in stretches.
Gophers
November 20, 2015
College Football Insider: Teams at 5-7 could make bowl season

College Football Insider: Teams at 5-7 could make bowl season

Gophers among teams that could finish below .500 and still get an invite.
Gophers
November 20, 2015

Q&A with Illinois beat writer Bob Asmussen

Illinois plays the Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Gophers
November 20, 2015
Minnesota fans braved the cold and snow during the game against Ohio State, Saturday, November 15, 2014.

Gophers notes: Claeys likes playing in the elements

Gophers coach Tracy Claeys likes the way the regular-season schedule finishes with two home games against Illinois and Wisconsin, in the elements, at TCF Bank Stadium.
Gophers
November 20, 2015
Minnesota University guard Nate Mason, right, dribbles against Temple guard Quenton DeCosey during the college basketball tournament, Puerto Rico Tip-

Gophers fall apart in early hours vs. Temple; no time to dwell

Temple went on a 13-2 run to win Thursday morning's matchup in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. The Gophers are back on the court at 9:30 a.m. Friday.
Gophers
November 19, 2015
Gophers women's soccer player Taylor Stainbrook (13) loses her footing, but not before passing to teammate Sydney Squires during the University of Min

Gophers soccer team plays Loyola Marymount in NCAA second round

The Gophers are one of four teams in a pod hosted by No. 2 seed West Virginia; Minnesota plays Loyola Marymount in the Round of 32 at 2 p.m. Friday.
Gophers
November 19, 2015

Big Ten football power rankings

A look at the league from top to bottom
Gophers
November 19, 2015
Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook, center, talks with team trainer Sally Nogle, left, and his father, Chris Cook, right, following an NCAA colleg

Big Ten football short takes

A quick look around college football.
Gophers
November 19, 2015
Rachel Banham, earlier this season.

Gameday preview: Maine at Gophers women's basketball

The Gophers' second game is against the 1-1 Maine Black Bears, who are coming off a seven-point loss at Boston College.
Gophers
November 19, 2015

Gophers-Temple game recap

A look back at Thursday's game.
Gophers
November 19, 2015

Gophers vs. Missouri State: men's basketball gameday preview

The Bears lost to No. 22 Butler 93-59 on Thursday, managing to connect on just 33.9 percent from the field.
Gophers
November 19, 2015

Gophers release injury report and depth chart for Illinois game

Rodney Smith and Eric Carter are listed as probable.
Gophers
November 19, 2015

Postgame: Opener in San Juan proves to be chaotic, heartbreaking for Gophers

Playing in a small gym in front of a small crowd, the Gophers found Thursday's game less than ideal.
Gophers
November 19, 2015

Gophers update: Richardson could return Saturday for Illinois game

Gophers coach Tracy Claeys gave a couple injury updates on his weekly appearance with KFAN (100.3-FM).