Former University of Minnesota head baseball coach John Anderson is set to receive the 2027 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) / Wilson Lefty Gomez Award. Named after former Major League Baseball left handed pitcher Lefty Gomez, the annual award is presented...
Gophers name ten new M Club Hall of Fame members
The University of Minnesota's M Club, one of the nation's largest and oldest varsity letterwinner clubs, will induct 10 new Hall of Fame members on Friday, Oct. 2, in a ceremony at Huntington Bank Stadium. The individuals will be recognized throughout the weekend at...
Gopher women’s basketball building chemistry this summer
The Golden Gopher women's basketball team continues its second week of summer workouts. The Gophers made the Sweet 16 last spring. MNN sports director Mike Grimm has more:
Gopher hockey gets Big Ten slate
The University of Minnesota men's hockey program unveiled its full 2026-27 schedule Tuesday, a slate packed with historic rivalries, a pair of highly anticipated in-state clashes, and thrilling Big Ten Conference matchups for head coach Brett Larson's first year...
Gophers Extend Coyle
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved a two-year contract extension for Athletic Director Mark Coyle on Thursday. The agreement keeps Coyle under contract as the leader of Gopher Athletics through June 2032. Coyle was named...
New Gopher softball coach Melsted finalizes staff
University of Minnesota head softball coach Gretta Melsted announced a series of staff updates that will shape the program heading into the 2027 season. “I could not be more excited about the staff we have assembled here at Minnesota,” said Melsted. “Kelsey and Nat...
Gopher MBB and WBB set to host St. Thomas on separate dates
The University of Minnesota men's and women's basketball programs are set to host in-town contests with St. Thomas this upcoming basketball season. The Gopher men's program will host the Tommies on Nov. 6, while the Gopher women will welcome St. Thomas to the Barn on...
Gopher WBB has Big Ten opponents set for 2026-27
The University of Minnesota women's basketball team will play an 18-game conference schedule during the 2026-27 season, the league office announced today. The Golden Gophers and Wisconsin will play each other twice, with another 16 games in a single home or away...
Gopher volleyball releases schedule for 2026
The Minnesota volleyball team has announced its 2026 schedule. The Gophers will compete in nine non-league games plus two exhibitions in 2026. They will then enter league play, where they will play 17 Big Ten Conference matches before having a chance to compete in the...
Gopher track and field set for NCAA Regionals this week
The University of Minnesota will be well represented at the 2026 NCAA Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field West First Round from May 27-30, as 23 event entries from the men's team and 17 from the women's side were officially declared and accepted late last week....
Gopher CB Nestor named to Lott Trophy Watch List
University of Minnesota defensive back John Nestor was named to the annual watch list for the Lott Trophy. The Lott Trophy is awarded annually to the nation's top defensive player, who also exhibits the characteristics of Ronnie Lott by making an IMPACT® on and off...
Gopher golfer McCauley wraps up her stellar career
University of Minnesota's Isabella McCauley finished round three of the 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf National Championships on Sunday. She carded an even-par round of 72 during the third round of stroke play on the North Course at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa...
Gophers hire Augustana head coach Melsted to take over softball
University of Minnesota Thomas O. Moe Director of Athletics Mark Coyle announced today that Gretta Melsted has been named head softball coach. The University and Melsted have agreed to a five-year term, pending the completion of a background check. Melsted comes to...
Gopher golfer McCauley set for NCAA Championship meet
University of Minnesota senior Isabella McCauley is set to compete in the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championships. The competition will take place at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., May 22-27. Live scoring can be found at...
Gopher softball legend Larson passes away
Former University of Minnesota softball great Gretchen Larson has died. She was 64. Larson played for the Gophers from 1980-83 and was one of the most versatile players in program history. She played nearly every position during her time at Minnesota, including...
Gopher Nabwe claims Big Ten hammer throw crown
The University of Minnesota women's track and field team finished in sixth place at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships in Lincoln, Neb. Anthonett Nabwe claimed the lone Golden Gopher conference title in 2026 in the women's hammer throw and added a silver medal in the...
Gopher baseball falls late to Nebraska
The University of Minnesota baseball team continued their final weekend series of the 2026 regular season Friday against the No. 24 ranked University of Nebraska, falling 7-6 to the Cornhuskers at Siebert Field in game two of the homestand. Marcus Kruzan came out of...
Nebraska rallies past Gopher Baseball
The University of Minnesota baseball team kicked off their final weekend of the 2026 regular season on Thursday afternoon, falling to the No. 24 ranked University of Nebraska Cornhuskers 12-7 at Siebert Field in game one of a three game series. Adam Urban was credited...
Gopher Baseball hosting Nebraska for three-game series to close out regular season
The University of Minnesota baseball team closes out the 2026 regular season this weekend with home field advantage, hosting the No. 24 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers at Siebert Field for a three game series with a spot in Omaha on the line. GAME INFORMATION Game One...
Gopher golfer Isabella McCauley advances to NCAA Championship meet
Minnesota’s Isabella McCauley and Luisamariana Mesones finished play at the 2026 NCAA Women’s Golf Ann Arbor Regional Wednesday. McCauley secured a fourth-place finish in the competition after carding a 2-under-par 69 in round three. She tallied four birdies during...
Gopher baseball tripped up by Michigan on Sunday
The University of Minnesota baseball team closed out their three game weekend against the University of Michigan this afternoon, dropping the series finale to the Wolverines 8-5 at Siebert Field. Cole Selvig started and was credited with the loss on the mound for...
Gophers part ways with softball coach Piper Ritter
Coyle Announces Leadership Change in Softball University of Minnesota Thomas O. Moe Director of Athletics Mark Coyle has announced that the University has parted ways with softball head coach Piper Ritter. Statement from Mark Coyle: "I want to thank Piper for...
Gopher women chosen for Team USA 3×3 camp
University of Minnesota women's basketball players Mara Braun and Tori McKinney have been selected for the 2025 USA Basketball 3x3 Women's Development Camp and will participate in the 2026 USA Basketball 3X Women's Showcase this weekend. The USA Basketball 3x3 Women's...
Gopher volleyball releases Big Ten opponents for upcoming fall season
The Big Ten has announced the conference opponent rotation for the 2026 volleyball season. With the league going to a new 17-match format this season, teams will play either eight or nine home games, and vice versa on the road. Minnesota will play nine...
Gopher baseball drops final game of series at Penn State
The University of Minnesota baseball team closed out their final weekend road trip of the 2026 regular season this afternoon, dropping their game three series finale 4-3 to Penn State University at Medlar Field. Joe Sperry came out of the bullpen for Minnesota and was...
Former Gopher Cade Tyson invited to G League Combine
Minnesota senior Cade Tyson is one of 44 prospects invited to participate in the 2026 AWS NBA G League Combine, May 8–10 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. It marks the second invite this spring for Tyson, who also participated in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament,...
Gopher softball in Chicago this weekend to face Northwestern
The Gophers look to close out regular season play with a three-game series visiting the Northwestern Wildcats. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. CT on Friday, followed by 7:00 p.m. CT on Saturday, and closing with a 5:00 p.m. start on Sunday. All games will be...
























