After losing the first set 25-22, the Gophers bounced back winning the next three.
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald is a contributing columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Russell, Towns lead Timberwolves past Pelicans
Guard D’Angelo Russell’s clutch play in the final minutes and 25 points from center Karl-Anthony Towns in 29 minutes of play led the Minnesota Timberwolves (2-0) to and 96-89 NBA victory.
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Penn State sweeps Gophers in volleyball
Senior right side hitter Jonni Parker led the way with 16 kills to power Penn State in a win over the Gophers.
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Timberwolves defeat Houston in season opener
Timberwolves won their season opener 124-106 victory over the Houston Rockets.
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Jelks, Blair, Maddox, officiate NBA game
Curtis Blair, Tre Maddox, and Simone Jelks officiated the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 124-106 NBA victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
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More Black football coaches having an impact
Coach Charles Adams has turned the Polars into one of the state’s most dominant teams with consecutive state playoff appearances since 2014.
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Samedy leading nationally ranked Gophers
The University of Minnesota opposite Stephanie Samedy continues to be one of the most dominant collegiate volleyball players not only in the Big Ten but the nation.
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Gophers’ volleyball team sweeps Indiana
Redshirt senior opposite Stephanie Samedy continued her outstanding play leading Minnesota with 14 kills, six digs, and one block against Indiana.
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Gophers’ soccer team defeats Illinois
Four first-half goals gave the University of Minnesota women’s soccer team a great start in route to a 5-0 Big Ten victory over the University of Illinois on Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Russell leads Cooper past Irondale
Senior quarterback Joe Russell completed 10 of 18 passes for 142 yards and four touchdowns while also rushing for 58 yards leading Robbinsdale Cooper to a 42-21 prep football victory over Irondale Friday, October 15, 2021.
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Wright IV has a two-way contract with Timberwolves
Former Champlain Park High School and University of Colorado basketball standout recently signed a two-way contract with the Iowa Wolves.
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Williams leads Gophers past Nebraska
The University of Minnesota football team may have found the running back to fill in for recently injured starter and leading rusher Trey Potts.
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Six prep stars making their marks this season
Here’s a look at six prep stars who made their marks this season.
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Lewis Sports Foundation honors Allen, Prioleau, and Lissimore
‘I think it is important to acknowledge those who have provided the same leadership and guidance that given to me as a youth.’
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East Ridge defeats Woodbury
A capacity crowd at Woodbury High School watched East Ridge defeat Woodbury Friday evening.
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Central spoils Johnson’s homecoming
Senior Quarterback Cole Fee passed for two touchdowns and ran for another leading St. Paul Central (3-2) to 23-0 prep football victory over St. Paul Johnson.
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Outstanding players in the metro
Here are 13 players who have caught my eye during the first part of the prep football season.
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Bowling Green upsets Gophers’ homecoming
The loss against Bowling Green ends Minnesota’s 21 game non-conference winning streak.
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Samedy leads Gophers to 5-set victory over Michigan
The Gophers won the first two sets with ease before the Wolverines took the next two sets to force a force the tiebreaker.
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Landa, Vaughn, Mensah lead Highland Park
St. Paul Highland Park were victorious over archrival St. Paul Central.