The No. 23 University of Minnesota softball team earned a 7-3 win over No. 19 Michigan, today at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium. The Golden Gophers (26-10) closed out the home season in style, hitting three home runs en route to their 10th home win of the year. The home season finale also recognized its senior […]
Gopher golfer shows well in Walker Cup
Minnesota senior Angus Flanagan went undefeated on the final day of competition as the Walker Cup concluded Sunday at Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Fla. After splitting his matches Saturday, the Woking, England, native earned a tie in his foursomes (alternate shot) match Sunday morning and then claimed a victory in singles play in […]
#23 Gopher softball has huge Big Ten series with #19 Michigan (AUDIO)
(Minneapolis, MN) — The 23rd-ranked Golden Gopher softball team will host number-19 Michigan in a key Big Ten series this weekend at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium. Minnesota and Michigan have not faced each other in the regular season since 2015. The visiting Wolverines lead the Big Ten this season with a 28-5 record, while the […]
Former Gopher star continues to impact community with Bolder Options (AUDIO)
Bolder Options is nearly its 30th year in mentoring young, at-risk children in Minnesota. Former Golden Gopher football star Darrell Thompson is the president of the non-profit organization and joined MNN sports director Mike Grimm to tell us more: Darrell Thompson, the president of Bolder Options, with operations in the Twin Cities and […]
Bateman goes to Ravens in first round (AUDIO)
The Baltimore Ravens selected Minnesota’s record-breaking receiver Rashod Bateman in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft with the 27th overall pick. Bateman is the first Gopher to be taken in the first round since Laurence Maroney was taken 21st overall by the New England Patriots in 2006. Bateman, who is the first Minnesota […]
Gopher golfer Flanagan on a roll (AUDIO)
(Minneapolis, MN) — Golden Gopher senior golfer Angus Flanagan of Woking, England says he is playing the best golf of his career. The 2019 co-Big Ten champion will be shooting for his second league championship when Minnesota takes part in the conference tournament at Crooked Stick outside of Indianapolis this weekend. Flanagan is on a […]
#24 Gopher softball takes three of four from Hawkeyes
The No. 24 University of Minnesota softball team earned a 9-4 win over Iowa, today at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium. With the win, the Golden Gophers (25-7) solidified the series win against the Hawkeyes. Minnesota won Friday’s game and split the doubleheader before Sunday’s victory. The Gophers and Hawkeyes combined for five home runs today, […]
Gophers Prepare For Spring Game
(Minneapolis, MN) — The University of Minnesota football team will hold its annual spring game at 11 A-M on Saturday, May 1 at T-C-F Bank Stadium and there will be some familiar faces on the sidelines. Basketball coaches Lindsay Whalen and Ben Johnson will serve as guest head coaches. Whalen will help lead the Maroon […]
#3 Gopher volleyball stunned by Pitt in Sweet 16 (AUDIO)
Omaha, Neb. – The University of Minnesota fell in a hard-fought, five set match to Pittsburgh, today in the NCAA Regional Semifinal. Minnesota won the first set, 25-21, fell 23-25 in the second, won the third 25-20, fell in the fourth 21-25 and the fifth, 11-15. With the loss, the Golden Gophers finished the season […]
Gopher football announces details on 2021 Spring Game (AUDIO)
The University of Minnesota football team will hold its annual spring game at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 1 at TCF Bank Stadium. The traditional Maroon versus Gold tilt will once again end with the victorious team hoisting the coveted Goldy’s Cup and a player being named the Sid Hartman Spring Game MVP. Up to […]