The University of Minnesota men's and women's cross country programs announced their 2026 fall competition schedule. The season, which runs from September 4 to November 21, includes one home event, the 40th Annual Roy Griak Invitational on September 18. The 2026 Roy...
University of Minnesota defensive lineman Anthony Smith is a nominee for the 2026 Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team. The AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football athletes for their unwavering commitment to community service...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The University of Minnesota men's hockey team had an intense month of June with summer workouts and is now gearing back up to begin preseason drills next month. New head coach Brett Larson is hoping to get the Golden Gophers back onto the national...
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The University of Minnesota football team is now less than two months away from opening the season. The Golden Gophers are working out on campus this summer, and senior wide receiver Javon (juh-VON) Tracy of Indianapolis says this is a key time of...
The University of Minnesota men's basketball team has agreed to a home-and-home series with the University of Cincinnati. The Bearcats will host the Golden Gophers on Nov. 9, 2026. Time and broadcast information will follow at a later date. Cincinnati is scheduled to...
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...
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...
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:
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...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...