In addition to eliminating three men's sports — track and field, gymnastics and tennis — the U also plans to cut its women's rosters in 2021-22. Here's how the projected roster sizes for this season compare to projections for next season, and how they compare to the average roster size for all NCAA Division I teams:
Men's sports(2020-21)(2021-22)NCAA avg.
Baseball(36)(35)36
Basketball(14)(16)16
Cross-country(18)(20)16
Football(116)(118)115
Golf (10)(11)10
Gymnastics(17)(0)21
Hockey(27)(28)29
Swimming/diving(35) (32)29
Tennis(8)(0)10
Indoor track(50)(0)38
Outdoor track(50)(0)39
Wrestling(33)(35)33
Women's sports(2020-21)(2021-22)NCAA avg.
Basketball(14)(14)14
Cross-country(34)(20)17
Golf(9)(8)8
Gymnastics(20)(18)18
Hockey(22)(22)25
Rowing(75)(60)62
Soccer(25)(25)28
Softball(23)(21)22
Swimming/diving(33)(30)30
Tennis(9)(9)9
Indoor track(68)(50)40
Outdoor track(68)(50)40
Volleyball(15)(16)17
Source: Gophers athletic department, 2018-19 NCAA sports sponsorship and participation rates report (most recent data available)
RACHEL BLOUNT
The Terrapins used three steals, three layups and four free throws to complete a 10-0 run to close the game, denying the Gophers an upset at Williams Arena.
