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Gopher men’s basketball schedule released

Gopher men’s basketball schedule released

The 2023-24 University of Minnesota men's basketball schedule highlights 21 home games and 20 Big Ten contests during the 2023-24 season, announced today by the Big Ten office. Start times and network designations for all conference and nonconference games will be...

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Two Gopher football players win Big Ten honors

Two Gopher football players win Big Ten honors

University of Minnesota football standouts Dragan Kesich and Tyler Nubin were honored by the Big Ten today for their play in last Thursday’s 13-10 victory against Nebraska. Kesich was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, while Nubin was recognized as Big...

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Gophers Walk Off Huskers To Win Opener  ((AUDIO))

Gophers Walk Off Huskers To Win Opener ((AUDIO))

(Minneapolis, MN)  --  Gopher kicker Dragan Kesich booted a 47 yard field goal at the horn as the Gophers completed a rally to beat Nebraska 13-10 in their season opener at Huntington Bank Stadium.  MNN sports director Mike Grimm had the call of the game winning kick...

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Gopher hockey releases 2023-24 schedule

Gopher hockey releases 2023-24 schedule

With the beginning of the Minnesota men's hockey season right around the corner, the Big Ten Conference announced the 2023-24 schedule Monday. Game times and broadcast information will be announced at a later date.  Click here to see the entire schedule. The Golden...

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Gopher Mara Braun selected for Team USA

Gopher Mara Braun selected for Team USA

For the second time this year rising sophomore guard Mara Braun will be representing Team USA as a member of a 3x3 squad. Braun, along with three others, have been selected for the 2023 FIBA 3x3 U23 Nations League Final in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, that will take place...

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Gopher volleyball adds top international recruit

Gopher volleyball adds top international recruit

The University of Minnesota volleyball program has announced the addition of Turkish libero Zeynep Palabiyik. A top-ranked libero in Europe for the class of 2023, Palabiyik will have four years of eligibility remaining, beginning this fall. "We're thrilled to announce...

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Gopher WBB announces non-conference schedule

Gopher WBB announces non-conference schedule

The first season for Minnesota women's basketball under head coach Dawn Plitzuweit begins November 8, and features 11 non-conference matchups with 10 of them being hosted at historic Williams Arena, it was announced Thursday. Single-game tickets will be available for...

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Wild sign Gustavsson to three-year deal

Wild sign Gustavsson to three-year deal

Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed goalie Filip Gustavsson to a three-year, $11,250,00 contract ($3,750,000 average annual value) that goes through the 2025-26 season. Gustavsson, 25 (6/7/98),...

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Gophers announce two open practices for fans in August

Gophers announce two open practices for fans in August

The University of Minnesota football team will hold two open training camps practices for the public to come and watch the Gophers prepare for the upcoming 2023 season. Minnesota's two open practices will be on Saturday, August 5 (7 p.m. practice at Huntington Bank...

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Gopher volleyball has three preseason honorees

Gopher volleyball has three preseason honorees

University of Minnesota senior libero Kylie Murr and senior setter Melani Shaffmaster joined redshirt junior outside Taylor Landfair on the 2023 Preseason All-Big Ten Team. The Gophers were voted to finish third by the conference's coaches, behind only Wisconsin and...

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Gopher hockey star changes mind, signs with NHL

Gopher hockey star changes mind, signs with NHL

After just one prolific season with the University the Minnesota men's hockey team, freshman Logan Cooley will forgo his final three years of eligibility as he signed a three-year, entry-level NHL contract with the Arizona Coyotes Thursday. He led the Golden Gophers...

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Buxton added to roster, Larnach back to AAA

Buxton added to roster, Larnach back to AAA

The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have reinstated designated hitter Byron Buxton from the Paternity List. Buxton missed the last three games to be with his wife, Lindsey, as the couple had their third child, Baire, on Monday morning in Minneapolis. Buxton...

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Two Gophers on Big Ten football preseason watch list

Two Gophers on Big Ten football preseason watch list

The Big Ten Conference announced its 2023 football preseason honors on Wednesday ahead of the start of Big Ten Football Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium. A media panel selected the 10-member preseason list, with five representatives each from the East and West...

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Gopher WBB coach Plitzuweit fills out her coaching staff

Gopher WBB coach Plitzuweit fills out her coaching staff

Minnesota Women's Basketball Coach Dawn Plitzuweit announced the completion of her first staff as head coach of the Golden Gophers on Monday. Plitzuweit announced the elevation of Rachel Banham and Tyler VanWinkle to Assistant Coaches along with a role change for Jan...

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Gopher basketball hits high marks

Gopher basketball hits high marks

The University of Minnesota men's basketball team was recognized by the National Association of Basketball Coaches with a Team Academic Excellence Award, announced today by the organization. The NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards recognize men's basketball programs...

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Gopher men’s basketball summer workouts continue (AUDIO)

Gopher men’s basketball summer workouts continue (AUDIO)

(Minneapolis, MN) -- The Golden Gopher men's basketball team continues to conduct summer workouts on campus, working mostly in small group settings with a limited allowable time to spend with coaches. Gopher senior Parker Fox of Mahtomedi has missed each of the past...

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Gopher MBB continues with summer workouts (AUDIO)

Gopher MBB continues with summer workouts (AUDIO)

(Minneapolis, MN) -- The Golden Gopher men's basketball team continues with summer workouts this week on campus. Coaches are allowed to work with players on a limited basis during the summer workout period and head coach Ben Johnson says they are doing a lot of small...

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Gopher volleyball promotes assistant coach

Gopher volleyball promotes assistant coach

Kylin Muñoz has been promoted to assistant coach of Minnesota volleyball, head coach Keegan Cook announced on Monday. Muñoz, who has been working as the team's volunteer assistant since Jan. 1, 2023, had spent the past two seasons at Loyola Marymount University....

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Gopher MBB summer workouts continue (AUDIO)

Gopher MBB summer workouts continue (AUDIO)

(Minneapolis, MN) -- The University of Minnesota men's basketball team enters its fourth week of summer workouts, where coaches can be with the team for a limited amount of time. The Golden Gophers are coming off of a 9-22 season last year and guard Braeden Carrington...

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Gopher WBB set for summer trip

Gopher WBB set for summer trip

The University of Minnesota women's basketball program is providing its student-athletes with a once-in-a-lifetime foreign experience this August. Beginning on Thursday, August 17, the Golden Gophers will take a five-city foreign tour that consists of stops in Athens,...

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Former Gopher volleyball coach Schleuder passed away

Former Gopher volleyball coach Schleuder passed away

Former University of Minnesota volleyball coach Stephanie Schleuder passed away this week (1950-2023), her family announced. At the helm of Gopher Volleyball for 13 seasons (1982-94), Schleuder amassed a 263-173 record. During her span, the Gophers made it to the NCAA...

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Gopher men’s basketball officially Lithuanian wing player

Gopher men’s basketball officially Lithuanian wing player

University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson has announced that Kristupas Keinys (Klaipeda, Lithuania) will join the Golden Gopher program for the upcoming season. Keinys joins the Gopher freshman class of Kadyn Betts, Cam Christie and Erick Reader....

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Morgan, McGraw earn Big Ten honors

Morgan, McGraw earn Big Ten honors

A pair of Minnesota standouts were recognized today as recipients of the Big Ten's Sportsmanship Award. Volleyball's CC McGraw and football's Tanner Morgan were selected as the Maroon and Gold's representatives. McGraw was a two-time AVCA All-America honoree on the...

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