Shorthanded Gophers fall 60-51 to Penn State in 1st round of Big Ten Tourney

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March 9, 2021: With E.J. Stephens out for most of the game with a migraine, Ben Johnson played five players for virtually all 40 minutes, but they came up tired in the end, losing 60-51. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: It was clear why both Penn State and Minnesota were playing on […] READ MORE


Loewe and Battle lead shorthanded Gophers over Northwestern 77-60

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Feb. 19, 2021: Without their starting PG Payton Willis (COVID protocols), the Gophers stepped up and picked up a much-needed win over Northwestern 77-60. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: Without Payton Willis (COVID protocols), the Gophers started Saturday with a lot of energy. With all five starters getting on the board and recording an […] READ MORE


Osseo Tackle Jerome Williams Is Getting Plenty of Gopher Love – “I talk to all the guys, all the time.”

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Jerome Williams, a 6-foot-5, 280-pound junior offensive tackle from Osseo (MN) High, is one of the top football players in the state and has a Minnesota football offer.   GopherHole recently caught up with Williams to learn the latest on his college recruitment, his love of Minnesota and junior year.   Gopher Hole: You just […] READ MORE


Michigan OL transfer Chuck Filiaga commits to Minnesota

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Jan. 13, 2021: It was announced Wednesday, Jan. 12, that veteran Michigan offensive lineman Chuck Filiaga would be transferring to the University of Minnesota. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter P.J. Fleck and the Gophers continue to be busy in the transfer portal this offseason. Michigan offensive lineman Chuck Filiaga is already Minnesota’s sixth addition from the portal. Filiaga, […] READ MORE


Future Gopher Pharrel Payne Goes For 36

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Pharrel Payne, a 6-foot-9, 235-pound senior center/power forward from Park of Cottage Grove, committed to Minnesota in August and signed with the Gophers in the early signing period. Payne was the second commitment from the Class of 2022 for new Gopher head coach Ben Johnson.   Payne, who is considered one of the top big […] READ MORE


Minnesota adds Vanderbilt DL Lorenza Surgers from the transfer portal

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Jan. 5, 2021: Vanderbilt transfer defensive lineman Lorenza Surgers committed to the University of Minnesota, Tuesday, becoming the third player to join the Gophers from the transfer portal this offseason. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The transfer portal never sleeps! 6-foot-5, 265 pounds defensive lineman Lorenza Surgers is the latest player to join the Maroon & Gold. After […] READ MORE


Western Kentucky transfer CB Beanie Bishop commits to Gophers

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Dec. 23, 2021: The Gophers have opened the transfer portal period on fire, adding Western Kentucky CB Beanie Bishop to a position group that was a major question mark heading into the offseason. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Cornerback was clearly a position group that the Gophers wanted to improve this offseason. After adding Abilene […] READ MORE


Minnesota v. West Virginia: Guaranteed Rate Bowl Preview

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Dec. 23, 2021: After an up-and-down 8-4 season, the Gophers will put a bow on their 2021 campaign with a Guaranteed Rate Bowl matchup against West Virginia. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Broadcast Info: Date: Tues., Dec. 28 TV channel: ESPN Time of kickoff: 9:15 p.m. (CST) Broadcast team: Dave Flemming (play-by-play) & Rod Gilmore (color) […] READ MORE


National Signing Day: Gophers’ 2022 class recap

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Dec. 15, 2021: The majority of Minnesota’s 2022 recruiting class put pen to paper today on National Signing Day, ranking as the 38 overall class in the country according to 247sports. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter During a time where the transfer portal is dominating any conversation about roster construction in college football, National Signing […] READ MORE


Minnesota’s Top Volleyball Player Talks About Signing With The Gophers

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Julia Hanson, a 6-foot-1 outside hitter from Prior Lake (MN) High, was the top player in the state this year. She was named to the South Suburban all-conference team three times and All-state twice. Hanson was the StarTribune Metro Player of the Year.   Hanson was second in the state in kills with 537 and […] READ MORE