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Gophers speed past Penn State in Game 1 of Big Ten Playoffs
March 8th, 2023: Rhett Pitlick and Carl Fish each recorded two points in the Gophers’ 5-1 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions. –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter Minneapolis, Minn – For the last two years the Gophers sat out round one of the Big Ten Playoffs and waited for their opponent, this year it […] READ MORE
Golden Gophers Shine Bright: Making History in the Big Ten Women’s Tournament
Excitement buzzes through the streets of downtown Minneapolis as the sound of drums fills the air. Fans in maroon and gold rush towards the Target Center, anticipation dancing in their eyes. It’s a historic night for the Big Ten Women’s Tournament, with tickets sold out for the first time ever. The Gopher women’s basketball team […] READ MORE
Gophers Fall to Iowa Hawkeyes: Reporter Maya Aflakpi Witnesses Historic Hoops by Caitlin Clark
MINNEAPOLIS—On February 28, there was a cold wind in the air over Minnesota with cloudy skies. It was the type of weather where you just hope your body somehow gets warm, teeth clenching as you try to keep yourself distracted. Two hours before game time, hundreds of bundled-up fans were outside patiently waiting in a […] READ MORE
Gophers NFL Season in Review
Another NFL season in the books, and sadly for the 3rd season in a row no Gopher took home a Super Bowl ring. We do have plenty of Gophers to celebrate though! Antoine Winfield Jr. was named first team All-Pro. Blake Cashman and Boye Mafe had breakout seasons. Terrel Smith, John Michael Schmitz, and Jordan […] READ MORE
Erik van Rooyen Cards Top 8 Finish at Mexico Open
Gopher Alum Erik van Rooyen continued his elite play into 2024 after winning the WWT Championship in November. He finished -12 under over 4 days leading to a T8 finish and a $220,725 payday. He also provided one of the best shots of the tournament with his iron shot from 262 yards out leading to […] READ MORE
Gophers Legends—Ranking the Three Greatest Gophers as of 2024
As many of you will agree, it means something special to be known as a Gopher in college athletics. But while it’s a privilege to represent the University of Minnesota at the college level, the pride of being a Gopher doesn’t end there. Athletes who go on to play professionally in their given sports keep […] READ MORE
Gopher Glory: Women’s Basketball Triumphs Through Trials
Last night, the Minnesota Golden Gopher women’s basketball team stepped off their bus, their emotions as varied as their playing styles. Freshman Ayianna Johnson sported a bright smile, while Mallory Heyer exuded a serious demeanor. Bundled against the chill, they posed for photos before boarding the Sun Country jet bound for Lincoln, Nebraska, where they […] READ MORE
Gophers in Hockey Day Minnesota: A Decade Recap
What started with the Minnesota Wild’s marketing department looking for a unique way to promote hockey in the North Star State has since become an iconic tradition beloved by fans from Worthington to Warroad. It’s hard to imagine hockey in Minnesota without Hockey Day, and the Golden Gophers have been a part of the event […] READ MORE
Justen Close ties program record for most career shutouts with 3-0 win over Penn State
February 10th, 2023: Gophers goaltender Justen Close picks up back-to-back shoutouts to tie a school record for most in program history. –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter Minneapolis, Minn – The story of Justen Close continues. Just over three seasons ago Close was the Gophers’ third-string goaltender. He had played four games in his career for […] READ MORE