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October 14, 2019
U recruiting target Jamal Mashburn Jr. announcing decision today

U recruiting target Jamal Mashburn Jr. announcing decision today

Four-star Brewster Academy (N.H.) senior guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. said he's choosing between Minnesota and California. His father played college basketball for Rick Pitino.
Gophers
October 14, 2019
The Gophers celebrated their 3-0 sweep over Indiana earlier this season in a home match.

Wisconsin ends Gophers' 10-match winning streak in volleyball

The Gophers, who swept Wisconsin last season 3-0 and 3-1, hadn't lost since their third match of the season on Sept. 4 at Texas.
Vikings
October 13, 2019

Ecstasy and agony: Gophers and Vikings surge, while Wild struggles

You want meaningful football? You've got it. On the ice, however, this Wild season could go off the rails in a hurry.
Gophers
October 13, 2019

Replay: Gophers 34, Nebraska 7

An expanded look back at Saturday night's game.
Gophers
October 13, 2019
Gophers No. 20 in AP college football poll, first top 25 ranking since 2014

Gophers No. 20 in AP college football poll, first top 25 ranking since 2014

The Gophers are 6-0 for the first time since 2003.
Gophers
October 13, 2019
Teammates, including Gophers wide receiver Tyler Johnson (6), celebrated with running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) after he scored a second half touchdow

Gophers trample Nebraska 34-7 to remain undefeated at 6-0

Mohamed Ibrahim ran for three touchdowns, part of Minnesota's 322 rushing yards against the injury-riddled Cornhuskers.
Gophers
October 13, 2019
Gophers running back Shannon Brooks ran for a first down in the first half Saturday against Nebraska.

Scoggins: Gophers take big leap forward

The Gophers stood up and stood tall in delivering a mature performance that felt like a fork in the road. Big game, important moment and they pounced like a tiger stalking prey.
Gophers
October 13, 2019
Coach Lindsay Whalen

Gophers women's basketball team to hold open scrimmage

Fans will be able to watch second-year coach Lindsay Whalen's team scrimmage in the Barn, get player autographs at the end, and listen to Whalen talk about the upcoming season.
Gophers
October 13, 2019
A goal by sophomore forward Blake McLaughlin (shown last season against Michigan) midway through the third period gave the Gophers a 4-3 comeback vict

Gophers beat Colorado College on McLaughlin's goal

Sophomore forward Blake McLaughlin's goal midway through the third period gave the Gophers a 4-3 comeback victory over Colorado College on Saturday night and a split in their season-opening series.
Gophers
October 13, 2019
Gophers defensive back Chris Williamson tackled Cornhuskers quarterback Noah Vedral for a loss of yards in the first half. Vedral was starting for the

Gophers face another backup quarterback

The Gophers have yet to face an established quarterback for an entire game. Against the Cornhuskers, they matched up with Noah Vedral, who started in place of injured Adrian Martinez.
Gophers
October 12, 2019
Gophers forward Amy Potomak (shown last March against Princeton in the NCAA tournament) scored Minnesota's first two goals in a 6-2 victory over Rober

Gophers women's hockey team scores four third-period goals, beats Robert Morris

Madeline Wethington scored the game-winner early in the final period.
Gophers
October 12, 2019
Teammates, including Gophers wide receiver Tyler Johnson (6), celebrated with running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) after he scored a second half touchdow

Gophers stomp Nebraska 34-7 at home

The Gophers remained unbeaten at 6-0 by crushing Nebraska 34-7 at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday night.
Gophers
October 12, 2019

Gophers-Nebraska game recap

Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim and linebacker Kamal Martin led the victory over Nebraska.
Gophers
October 12, 2019
Gophers running back Mohamed Ibrahim barreled into the end zone for a second-quarter touchdown despite the efforts of Cornhuskers cornerback Lamar Jac

Gophers march to 34-7 victory over Nebraska to go 6-0

Mohamed Ibrahim has rushed for three touchdowns in a thorough dismantling of the Cornhuskers.
Gophers
October 12, 2019
Gophers ready to face Nebraska, cold weather and all

Gophers ready to face Nebraska, cold weather and all

Warm-ups will reveal the status of injured Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez and receiver JD Spielman.
Duluth
October 12, 2019
Minnesota Duluth forward Jackson Cates battles for the puck in the first period against UMass Lowell's Zach Kaier

UMD's NCAA hockey title defense begins with a loss

UMass Lowell interrupted Minnesota Duluth's celebratory mood by beating the Bulldogs 3-2.
Gophers
October 12, 2019
Dana Williams and daughter Taylor.

Reusse: Good cheer was a process at the U

Gophers cheerleaders and dancers are letter-winning athletes with fully-staffed squads that perform at games and compete nationally. It was not always this way.
Gophers
October 12, 2019
Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck stood with his team before the start of Saturday's game against Illinois. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsky@start

Scoggins: Can the Gophers seize the moment?

In a bleak Twin Cities sports scene, the Gophers have a legitimate chance to start 8-0 and expand their following at a time when Minnesota sports fans could use a boost.
Gophers
October 12, 2019
Colorado College defenseman Brady Smith, right, fights to maintain control of the puck as Gophers forward Bryce Brodzinski defends during the first pe

Colorado College stops Gophers in men's hockey opener

Gophers goaltender Jack LaFontaine kept the Tigers off the board for more than two periods, but they finally broke through and took the 3-2 win.
Gophers
October 11, 2019
Grace Zumwinkle (12) and Taylor Wente (28) celebrate the Gophers' first goal vs. Wisconsin in the 2018 WCHA Final FaceOff.

Wente's OT goal keeps U women's hockey undefeated

Taylor Wente's first goal of the season gave the No. 2 Gophers women's hockey team a 4-3 overtime victory over Robert Morris
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