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    Golden Gopher Invitational: Cal Poly, Ball State & St Thomas (Aug. 29, 30 & 31)

    Good match for the Gophers against Ball State. They stayed comfortably ahead and didn't make many errors. They played 12 players and everyone played well. Acevedo had a big game (11 kills, 2 Aces) after a weak game against Cal Poly. Crowl did not play.
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    Golden Gopher Invitational: Cal Poly, Ball State & St Thomas (Aug. 29, 30 & 31)

    Good to get the win against Cal Poly. Hanson was awesome (21 kills) and Swenson was great (48 assists, 14 digs and 7 kills!!). The first set was poor and the next 3 sets were good. After the first set, Crowl and Acevedo were replaced by the freshmen, Gilk (11 kills) and Kinney (9 kills), who...
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    Match 1: Gophers v Texas A&M in Sioux Falls 8-25-25

    Go Gophers! Beat A & M. We are excited to see this year's team and to have a great season.
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    USA and Stella win Pam Am U21

    https://usavolleyball.org/story/u-s-womens-u21-seizes-gold-at-2025-pan-am-cup-with-sweep-of-chile/ BY TIMOTHY FARRELL/USA VOLLEYBALL | JULY 27, 2025 , 08:52 PM (MDT) U.S. Women's U21 Seizes Gold at 2025 Pan Am Cup with Sweep of Chile Photo by NORCECA SHARE COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 27...
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    Stella Swenson Named to U-21 Team for Pan Am Cup

    She is in-between Samantha and Melani in height and quickness. She is probably not as consistent and precise as either at this time. However, she is a good server, which is important because the team lost two good servers. I think she is a solid player, and the success of the team will depend...
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    Stella Swenson Named to U-21 Team for Pan Am Cup

    Stella played well against Canada. She looks graceful and consistent like Samantha. She had a couple of Shaffmaster-like kills.
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    MN Daily: Gophers build on last season's success

    Is the glass half empty or half full. It certainly is not empty and it definitely is not full?
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    Non-Conference schedule 2025

    Last year's non-conference schedule seemed to tough for the coaching staff and team that were learning about each other and a new system. I felt that the team lost confidence in the first half of the season. This year's schedule seems too soft for a team that should have a better understanding...
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    Abbey Murphy Leads NCAA in Goals, WCHA Forward of the Month

    Hurray. Murphy is coming back for the 2025-26 season. Go Gophers.
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    Reusse: Report cards are now available for all coaches and managers (Dawn Plitzuweit, Gophers women’s basketball: B)

    It could be worse. A lot of people, including people on Gopher Hole, refer to them as "Girls."
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    2024-25 Gopher Hockey Season

    This was probably the most underperforming and disappointing Gopher hockey team of all time. It was super loaded with talent. We can blame the coach. However, I think there were many players who were thinking about their pro opportunities and contracts, and not enough about the team. There...
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    WBIT Game 4: Gophers meet Florida in Naptown at Hinkle (3-31-25)

    Best all-around game of the season for the Gophers! Go Gophers.
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    Transfer Portal 2025

    Any coach who wants to win would bring in a player better than her/his current starters. I remember Texas Tech taking on Sheryl Swoops when she wanted to transfer from Texas. The team chemistry was excellent even though some players received less recognition or playing time with Swoops'...
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    Gophers Women's Hockey 2024-25 Season

    It is disappointing that they lost so badly to Wisconsin after playing them so closely in the WCHA tournament. They get careless on defense because they focus so heavily on scoring. They made some mental mistakes under the pressure. They would rather win 6-5 than 1-0 or 2-1. I don't think...
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    McKenna Johnson's Playing Time

    I agree that Battle is a good basketball player. I also think that she is a good point guard. The problem is that the team often needs her to be a scorer because they are not getting much scoring from the rest of the team. There are not many point guards that can be scoring machines and...
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    McKenna Johnson's Playing Time

    Minnesota has four players from the Transfer Portal who are better players than Johnson is right now. Your high school ranking doesn't mean much once you step onto the college court. You have to earn your position all over. The lack of NIL money and Minnesota's record will make it extremely...
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    B1G Game 17: Gophers host Washington (2-26-25)

    Disappointing loss. Poor ball movement. Catch the ball and look and look and look. You shoot it! No you shoot it! And for a change in tactics. Dribble, dribble, dribble, and maybe try to drive to the basket after the defense is set.
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    B1G Game 16: Gophers visit Purdue (2-19-25)

    Congratulations on a 20 win season! Good to get the win. The play was rather up and down. The defense was stagnant, especially in the first half, and then pretty good. The offense was stagnant at times and then great. I hope that they can savor their victory, rest up, and get ready for the...
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    B1G Game 15: Gophers host Ducks (2-16-25)

    Gophers play like they have a designated scorer. Indecision. They catch the ball and look first to pass it. The indecision costs them an open shot, a drive to the basket, or a good pass. The end result is that they dribble around and get trapped. The game plan has taken GG, McKinney, Heyer...
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    Gophers Women's Hockey 2024-25 Season

    Memo to Gopher Women's hockey team. You have had three bad losses. It is in your head. Shake it off. Remember to work on improving and playing as a team. The best team does not always win the conference tournament or national championship. The team that gets Hot at the right time wins the...



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