Jan. 19, 2021: Former Harvard defensive tackle Chris Smith announced Wednesday, that he will be transferring to the University of Minnesota. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The Gophers continue to build their 2022 roster from the transfer portal. After adding six transfers last season, Fleck and co. have already brought in seven players this season […] READ MORE
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Shorthanded Gophers come up short at home against Hawkeyes 81-71
Jan. 16, 2021: With four players and two coaches out due to illness or injury, the Gophers came up just short against Iowa 81-71, dropping their fourth straight Big Ten contest. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: The shorthanded Gophers, opened the game with a lot of energy. After holding Iowa […] READ MORE
Back To The Drawing Board: Gophers Fall To Alaska And Split Yet Another Series.
Jan. 15th, 2022: In a series of many storylines, the Gophers were able to kick off the series with a 4-1 victory over the Alaska Nanooks, but later fell 3-2 in the series finale. –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter MINNEAPOLIS, MINN – In what was a very unusual and hectic week, the Gophers were able […] READ MORE
Michigan OL transfer Chuck Filiaga commits to Minnesota
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
Gophers fall to No. 10 Michigan State at the buzzer 71-69
Jan. 12, 2021: After competing with No. 10 Michigan State for 40 minutes on the road, the Gophers came up short in the most devastating way possible, a buzzer beating loss 71-69. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: It was a bit of a slow start for both sides offensively, but […] READ MORE
Clemson DT transfer Darnell Jefferies commits to Minnesota
Jan. 10, 2021: In back-to-back seasons, the Gophers have added a Clemson DT from the transfer portal, this time it is Darnell Jefferies who will be coming to Dinkytown. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter The Gophers continue to add from the transfer portal. Former Clemson defensive tackle Darnell Jefferies is the latest to join the Maroon […] READ MORE
Minnesota suffers first road loss of the season 73-60 at Indiana
Jan. 9, 2021: After a tough loss on Tuesday against Illinois, the Gophers fell 73-60 at Indiana, dropping consecutive games for the first time this season. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Full Game Recap: First Half: It was a different story for Payton Willis and the Gophers to start Sunday’s contest. Four early points from the […] READ MORE
Gophers Jack LaFontaine Signs A One-Year Entry-Level Deal With The Carolina Hurricanes
Jan. 9th, 2022: Gophers Goaltender Jack LaFontaine leaves the team after signing a one-year ELC with the Carolina Hurricanes. –> Follow @Dylanloucks4 on Twitter The Carolina Hurricanes have announced that the team has signed goaltender Jack LaFontaine to a one-year, entry-level contract. The current deal will pay LaFontaine $750,000 at the NHL level and $70,000 […] READ MORE
Notre Dame OL Quinn Carroll comes home and commits to Gophers
Jan. 5, 2021: The Gophers’ busy Tuesday in the transfer portal was highlighted by Edina, Minn. native and former Notre Dame OL Quinn Carroll opting to return home, committing to Minnesota. –> Follow @Tony Liebert on Twitter Recruiting news often seems to come in bunches, and Tuesday was no different. Hours after landing a commitment from […] READ MORE
Minnesota adds Vanderbilt DL Lorenza Surgers from the transfer portal
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