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Gopher Athletics
Welcome to the Big Ten, sports fans. Big Ten athletics have a way of energizing all students, and while Gopher student-athletes compete at the highest level in their sports, they also regularly rank tops in academics among public institutions. Our athletes are driven, and our fans are driven to support them.
600+
Number of student-athletes
22
Number of sports
3.44+
Average student-athlete GPA (first among public institutions)
600+
Number of student-athletes
22
Number of sports
3.44+
Average student-athlete GPA (first among public institutions)
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History
From the history of our school colors (maroon and gold), to the creation of cheerleading in 1898 and the birth of the world's most lovable mascot, Goldy Gopher, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities sporting scene enjoys a rich heritage.
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News
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Gopher gymnastics team advances to Final Four
For the first time in program history, the women’s gymnastics team has advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA Championships.
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Two thrilling wins, a rockin’ Barn, and The Blanket Lady
The Gopher women’s basketball team used huge big fourth-quarter rallies to beat Green Bay and Ole Miss and advance to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16.
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Gophers to host first two rounds of NCAA tournament
The women’s basketball team is back in the Big Dance as a No. 4 seed, and will open the tournament Friday against Green Bay at Williams Arena.
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