The Big Ten this season has 10 head-to-head matchups between Black head coaches, a league first and an all-time high.
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Black women making strides in coaching
Over a span of 10 days, we’ve witnessed three Black women coaches in action.
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Proud father will be watching lots of Gopher basketball
This week our Gopher 100 series highlights Terrill Battle, father of sophomore basketball player Jamison Battle and incoming freshman basketball player Amaya Battle
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Athlete endorsements: boon or bust for student-athletes?
Now that nearly six months has passed, has the new NCAA rule lived up to its original billing?
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Glimpse of a rarity—a Black Gopher fan
Contrary to some people’s belief, Blacks do like Gopher football.
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Local prep star drawn to Nebraska’s Huskies
‘At first it was a little nerve-wracking, but I was really excited to see all my friends and family here.’
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Top Gopher recruit has Coach Whalen excited
This week’s Gopher 100 focuses on freshman basketball player Alanna Micheaux.
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NCAA grad rates up, racial gap narrowing
The overall NCAA Graduation Success Rate for college football players of bowl-bound teams “substantially” improved from last season.
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Despite slow start, Gopher volleyball in post-season play
College volleyball’s post-season is now in full swing.
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Gopher hoopsters from Ohio find Minnesota a good fit
Alexia Smith and Deja Winters, former multi-time all-staters, are first-time Gopher teammates this year.
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Next MEAC commissioner promises creativity, innovation
Sonya Stills will be the next Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference commissioner, effective January.
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Macalester-Hamline contest makes league history
Last weekend’s matchup between Macalester and Hamline in St. Paul won’t be soon forgotten.
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Gophers defeat Golden Eagles in exhibition
It was a good start for the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team as a senior shooting
guard Gordiva Hubbard scored a team-high 17 points leading the Golden Gophers to a 78-33
exhibition victory over the University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles.
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Samedy leads Gophers past Nebraska
Senior opposite hitter Stephanie Samedy had an ace the last play during the fifth set of animportant match giving the No 11. University of Minnesota Golden Gophers volleyball team (14-6, 9-3Big Ten) to a 3-2 Big Ten Conference victory over No. 6 University of Nebraska Cornhuskers (16-5,10-2 Big Ten). The match took place on Saturday […]
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Freshmen lead Gophers past Maryland
The running backs just keep on coming for the University of Minnesota football team, helping the Gophers beat Maryland on Saturday.
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Samedy, Miyabe, Wenaas lead Gophers past Ohio State
After losing the first set 25-22, the Gophers bounced back winning the next three.
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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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Gopher soccer team: women leading women
The U of M women’s soccer all-female coaching staff is one of four such staffs among Power Five conference schools.
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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.