(Minneapolis, MN) — The University of Minnesota athletic department experienced a significant revenue shortfall over the past year due to the pandemic. So, as a way to help rebuild some of the budget, the Golden Gopher athletic department is hosting a virtual “Week of Giving” this week. It is a fundraising campaign aimed at raising […]
Several Gopher grapplers in U23 tourney this weekend
Fifteen Golden Gopher wrestlers will compete at the 2021 UWW U23 National Championships this week at the Bob Devaney Center in Lincoln, Neb. The champion at each weight in Greco-Roman and freestyle will represent Team USA at the UWW U23 World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia in November. Leading the Minnesota contingent are NCAA All-Americans Patrick […]
#24 Gopher women bow out of NCAA Tourney
The No. 24 University of Minnesota softball team ended its season on Sunday at the Los Angeles Regional when the Golden Gophers fell, 2-1, to No. 2 overall seed UCLA. The Gophers closed out the season with a 31-13 record. In a pitcher’s duel, Minnesota’s Autumn Pease pitched a gem. She went the distance and […]
Gopher softball into NCAA Tourney
(Minneapolis, MN) — The No. 23 University of Minnesota softball program received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Golden Gophers travel to Los Angeles and play Fresno State, Friday, May 21. The game will be televised on ESPNU at 7 p.m. Overall No. 2 seed and host UCLA will face Long Beach State […]
Gopher diver Bacon hoping to make Olympic team
Golden Gopher national championship-winning diver Sarah Bacon of Indianapolis is one step away from securing a spot on the U-S roster for the Summer Olympic Games in Japan. She is one of the favorites to earn a spot in the three-meter individual and three-meter synchronized diving events when the Olympic Trials take place next month […]
#23 Gopher softball salvages final game of series against #19 Michigan
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 […]