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Per the Big Ten:
The Gophers are returning three of their top four attackers from last season, including unanimous All-Big Ten First Team selection Julia Hanson. With team chemistry at an all-time high, Minnesota is primed to make noise on the national stage.
“We have a lot of team values," said Hanson. "This year we just got close to each other, so it just really translates on the court."
Minnesota, ranked fourth in the Big Ten preseason voting, defeated seventh-ranked Wisconsin in its 2024 Big Ten opener in a thrilling five-set battle. The Gophers are seeking their first conference title since 2018, while Wisconsin aims for their fifth championship in seven years.
Minnesota head coach Keegan Cook on last season’s success and the win over the Badgers: “I hope I remember it as the good that precedes the great.” More from Minnesota.
Minnesota head coach Keegan Cook believes his balanced roster gives the Gophers "a lot of different looks [they] can throw people... throughout the season."
Break out the popcorn. With Nebraska's championship experience facing Minnesota's hungry core, this prime-time showdown on NBC could shake up the conference standings.
Go Gophers!!
Texas A&M vs. Minnesota – August 25 at 8:30 p.m. on BTN
Two hungry 2024 postseason programs collide in what promises to be a statement game as part of the AVCA First Serve Showcase in Sioux Falls, S.D. These teams haven't faced off since 2016, when No. 6 Minnesota swept the No. 14 Aggies, giving the Gophers early momentum that they rode to an NCAA Semifinal appearance.The Gophers are returning three of their top four attackers from last season, including unanimous All-Big Ten First Team selection Julia Hanson. With team chemistry at an all-time high, Minnesota is primed to make noise on the national stage.
“We have a lot of team values," said Hanson. "This year we just got close to each other, so it just really translates on the court."
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin – November 5 at TBD on FS1, November 28 at 9 p.m. ET on BTN
These state border rivals face off twice in November for their 92nd and 93rd meetings. Minnesota holds a 52-39 historical advantage, but Wisconsin has claimed nine of the last 11.Minnesota, ranked fourth in the Big Ten preseason voting, defeated seventh-ranked Wisconsin in its 2024 Big Ten opener in a thrilling five-set battle. The Gophers are seeking their first conference title since 2018, while Wisconsin aims for their fifth championship in seven years.
Minnesota head coach Keegan Cook on last season’s success and the win over the Badgers: “I hope I remember it as the good that precedes the great.” More from Minnesota.
Nebraska at Minnesota – November 8 at 3:30 p.m. on NBC
Nebraska, the Big Ten preseason favorite, holds a 39-12 all-time advantage against Minnesota, has won the last three meetings, and is pursuing a third straight Big Ten Championship.Minnesota head coach Keegan Cook believes his balanced roster gives the Gophers "a lot of different looks [they] can throw people... throughout the season."
Break out the popcorn. With Nebraska's championship experience facing Minnesota's hungry core, this prime-time showdown on NBC could shake up the conference standings.
Go Gophers!!