A quiet goodbye to the Dome
After playing 26 years in the Metrodome, the Gophers don’t have much planned for their final game there — a few representatives from Dome-era teams on the field before the game and a commemorative ticket.
Downtown and on-campus businesses preparing for the move to TCF
There are approximately 10 bars and restaurants in a 3-block radius of the Metrodome, all of which have the potential to experience a decrease in business next year when the Gophers make their move to TCF Bank Stadium.
Recruiting in a tractor free stadium
A college football coach telling a recruit the stadium he would be playing in was overtaken by a tractor pull?
Welcome to recruiting for former Minnesota coach Glen Mason .
Roysland returns, but Minnesota gets the win
If Wednesday night’s game had been a competition between former Gophers’ guard Kelly Roysland and current senior guard Emily Fox for the hearts of the Minnesota women’s basketball fans, it would have ended with mixed results.
Minnesota's seniors hoping to go out on a high note against Iowa
“The blink of an eye.” That’s how fast it’s gone for linebacker Steve Davis .
Tubby taking his team on the road to Colorado State
Coach Tubby Smith has spoke several times of “bringing players along” with a less-than-strenuous nonconference schedule, with the hopes of building momentum for conference play.
Minnesota hoping to return the favor to Denver
In a rematch of last year’s Western Collegiate Hockey Association Final Five championship game, the top-ranked and unbeaten Minnesota men’s hockey team will travel to Denver this weekend for a two-game series with the No. 10 Pioneers.
Gophers seeking a little payback against Michigan
The Minnesota volleyball team will be looking for some redemption this weekend at the Sports Pavilion, as it takes on Michigan on Friday at 7 p.m. and Ohio State on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Minnesota has busy schedule hosting Subway Classic
The Minnesota women’s basketball team will have its stamina tested this weekend as it plays games on back-to-back days while hosting the Subway Classic at Williams Arena.
Roysland returns, but Minnesota gets the win
If Wednesday night’s game had been a competition between former Gophers’ guard Kelly Roysland and current senior guard Emily Fox for the hearts of the Minnesota women’s basketball fans, it would have ended with mixed results.
Gophers looking to defense to slow a "fast" Mankato squad
The Minnesota women’s hockey team looks to keep their consistency against Minnesota State alive.
Minnesota wrestling unattached in Nebraska tournament
Just like the Bison Open , Gophers wrestlers are again on their own as they head to the Kaufman-Brand Open hosted by the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Johnson expected to return for Colorado State
Johnson broke his non-shooting hand in practice on Oct. 20 and had successful surgery on Oct. 21.
A Q&A with Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte
Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte was in Minneapolis this past weekend competing in the USA Swimming-sponsored Minnesota Grand Prix at the University Aquatic Center.
Gophers repeat as regional champions
With all five of its scorers finishing in the top 20 Saturday, the Minnesota women’s cross country team had little trouble repeating as NCAA Midwest Region champions.
Jekyll and Hyde like offense plagues Gophers
Call it the tale of two offenses; call it the tale of two halves; call it the tale of two somethings, because Saturday, Minnesota’s offense had two entirely different personalities.
Wisconsin receiver takes hard hit to the head
One of the reasons for Saturday's game lasting 3 hours, 40 minutes was a lengthy delay as paramedics put Badgers receiver Kyle Jefferson on a stretcher and loaded him into an ambulance.
Minnesota plays three and wins three to open season
Coach Tubby Smith had a lot of opportunities to learn some things about the team he’ll be putting on the floor this season.
Kangas earns career shutout No. 1
(2)Switching this weekend’s men’s hockey series to Saturday-Sunday didn’t break the Gophers’ trend of tying first and winning second, but it did get sophomore netminder Alex Kangas his first collegiate shutout in Sunday’s 3-0 blanking of Michigan Tech.
Top line continues to shine for Minnesota
The Minnesota men’s hockey team skated to another three points again this weekend, but there was one Gophers line whose offensive presence was standout.
Minnesota swims strong at Grand Prix
The Grand Prix, sponsored by USA Swimming, brought swimmers of all ages and levels of competition to the University Aquatic Center to compete this past weekend.
Gophers headed to the Sweet Sixteen
Senior forward Lindsey Schwartz said prior to this weekend’s games that the key to first- and second-round NCAA tournament victories for the Minnesota soccer team would be to score early and score often.
Minnesota silences road woes with a pair of wins
After losing three consecutive matches during its last road trip, the Minnesota volleyball team had one goal in mind for the weekend: win away from home.
No. 2 Stanford too much for Minnesota
Considering coach Pam Borton’s team motto for the year, “expect to win,” the Minnesota women’s basketball team can’t be completely happy with its opening weekend.
Gophers move into first place with sweep
The Minnesota women’s hockey team moved into first place in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association with two wins this past weekend.
Gophers dominant at Bison open yet again
Two-time All-American junior Jayson Ness led his teammates to another dominant performance at the Bison Open in Fargo this weekend.
The Minnesota women's cross country team will head to Stillwater, Okla. this weekend to try and repeat as regional champions.
Gophers have a chance for championship repeat round two
Two weeks ago, Minnesota successfully defended its Big Ten title and this weekend, the Gophers are favored to repeat as regional champions when they take the line at 9 a.m. on Saturday.
Smith has a method to his nonconference schedule
Tubby Smith won’t try to spin it. The Gophers have a pretty easy nonconference schedule.
Sophomore defenseman Kevin Wehrs gains control of the puck in Minnesota's game against Boston College earlier this season.
Special teams on the mind of both teams as Minnesota host Michigan Tech
The top special teams unit in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association will face off with the conference’s best-behaved team this weekend when the Minnesota men’s hockey team hosts Michigan Tech.
Gophers get a little change of pace
The Minnesota men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will get a break from dual-meet action this weekend with the USA Swimming-sponsored Minnesota Grand Prix.
Gophers, St. Paul ready for NCAAs
The first step to accomplishing any lofty NCAA goals the Minnesota soccer team might have this season will be getting two wins in the first and second rounds of the tournament this weekend.
Sophomore defensive specialist Hailey Cowles serves up the ball in a game at the Sports Pavilion this season. Cowles and the Gophers will take to the road this weekend where they haven't won a game since Oct. 24.
Minnesota has a chance to end road woes this weekend
After a solid weekend at home, the Minnesota volleyball team will once again hit the road this weekend, hoping to shake an unpleasant trip two weekends ago.
Junior guard Katie Ohm dribbles around an opponent in one of Minnesota's two exhibition games at Williams Arena this year. The Gophers will head to the West Coast for a pair of games this weekend including its season opener against No. 2 Stanford.
Season opener not going to be an easy one for the Gophers
Ready or not, the regular season is ready for the Gophers, and Minnesota might see its toughest test of the season in its opening game, as the Gophers square off against No. 2 Stanford.
A WCHA mismatch in the works in Bemidji
The Minnesota women’s hockey team has as many wins as this weekend’s opponent has losses.
With a strong history at the Bison Open, Minnesota looks primed to dominate again
It’s probably safe to say the Minnesota men’s wrestling team is looking forward to going to Fargo, N.D.
Gray gets OK to enroll after passing ACT
(1)MarQueis Gray will be eligible to enroll at the University after passing his ACT test, GopherIllustrated.com reported Wednesday morning.
Royston patiently waiting for his chance to get on the field
Ask Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster about Kim Royston and a subtle smile creeps to his face. Ask him anything, Brewster will probably respond like he did Tuesday: “I can’t say enough about Kim.”
Wisconsin bouncing back after a rough start
After going winless in its first seven games, the Wisconsin men’s hockey team finally has managed to scratch together a 3-game winning streak.
Minnesota to be without Decker against Wisconsin
Gophers receiver Eric Decker will miss this week’s game against Wisconsin, head coach Tim Brewster announced Tuesday.
Sophomore Hailey Cowles and freshman Jessica Granquist have joined libero Christine Tan in the back row and have been the Gophers last line of defense.
Minnesota's back row reminding Hebert of the "three amigos"
Once upon a time — specifically in 2003 and 2004 — there was a group of Minnesota volleyball players that went by the name the “three amigos.”
Senior Gigi Marvin was one of four current Minnesota women's hockey players to compete in international competition over the weekend.
Host of Gophers help U.S.A. to gold
Four Minnesota women’s hockey players have already won a championship and it’s only November.
