Former Gopher Matt Wilkinson to join Team USA in Paris for Olympics
Matt Wilkinson’s jaw dropped when he finished second in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in late June. He raised his arms and smiled from ear to ear as he earned...
View ArticleStudent Seats, UMN men’s gymnastics, WNBA highlights and more
CHAMP HOWARD: Hello everyone, I’m Champ Howard and you’re listening to the Gold Standard, a Minnesota Golden Gopher sports podcast, brought to you by the Minnesota Daily. We’re going to start off with...
View ArticleMatt Higgins inspired by daughters to bring leadership to the Gophers
The newly named head coach of Gophers golf, Matt Higgins, used to be worried about how well his players shot. Now, he said he cares more about his players’ feelings after their rounds. Time away from...
View ArticleMeet the Gophers drafted in 2024
The University of Minnesota is one of two colleges to feature at least one player drafted to the MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL in the last year. Aside from those four leagues, the Gophers had three additional...
View ArticleKadyn Betts plans to never quit fulfilling basketball dreams with the Gophers
Hanging on the wall of Kadyn Betts’ childhood bedroom is a San Diego State University jersey with the number four depicted on the back. The red jersey was the first thing Betts saw when he woke up and...
View ArticleGophers women’s soccer off to best start since 2018
The Gophers women’s soccer team started their season with a five game winning streak, tying their best start to a season since 2018. The team’s aggression behind the ball exceeds their opponents,...
View ArticleGophers women’s soccer completes historic season start
The Gophers women’s soccer team reached their sixth game without a loss on Sunday to start the season, breaking the 2018 Gophers record that started the season with five consecutive wins. The Gophers...
View ArticleKhyah Harper kicks away injuries, shoots for sensational season
Before Khyah Harper was a Golden Gopher, she was on a team of two called the “pink-headband girls” with her sister Sadie playing against the older kids. Now, Khyah Harper is leading her team of 27...
View ArticleBig wins and rising stars for the Golden Gophers
CHAMP HOWARD: My name is Champ Howard and I’m with Emmett Laurent. EMMETT LAURENT: Welcome back guys to the Gold Standard, really excited to be here today. And first off we’re gonna start with...
View ArticleGopher’s soccer begins Big Ten play undefeated
The Gophers women’s soccer team faced off against Illinois and Michigan to begin conference play, defeating both of them and moving to 8-0-1 on the season. Through two games, the newly expanded Big...
View ArticleCaroline Birdsell breaks out as tenacious talent for Gophers soccer
After tearing her left ACL in 2022, Caroline Birdsell redshirted her first year of college. Now, she starts on a Big Ten soccer team that is tied for third in the conference. In her debut game for the...
View ArticleBen Johnson is relying on old guys this season
Gophers men’s basketball head coach Ben Johnson expects significant improvement from his team this season as they return to practice. With only five players returning from last season, Johnson...
View ArticleGopher ups and downs: soccer stumbles, volleyball triumphs and the...
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View ArticleGophers women’s soccer winless on recent Big Ten road trip
Gophers women’s soccer played the Wisconsin Badgers, University of Southern California (USC) and UCLA recently, with two losses and a draw bringing the team to an 8-2-2 overall record. The Badgers...
View ArticleGophers swim and dive teams start seasons victorious
The Gophers men’s and women’s teams entered their first meet of the season ranked among the top 25 swim and dive teams in the nation. The men’s team started the year at No. 22 and the women’s at No....
View ArticleGophers soccer maintains NCAA tournament hopes after upsetting Ohio State
The Gophers women’s soccer team earned a much-needed win when they upset No. 8 Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday night. The Gophers split their last four conference games with two losses and two...
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Stunts and bonds built on UMN artistic swimming team
Tucked away in the basement of Cooke Hall, the smell of chlorine lurks in the hallway, accompanied by swimmers shouting counts and splashing as they execute stunts in aesthetic fashion. The swimmers in...
View ArticleMen’s basketball finds footing in second half of exhibition game
The Gophers men’s basketball team won their first exhibition game of the season 90-65 against Division II Bemidji State University (BSU) on Saturday. The Gophers started to click in the second half,...
View ArticleGophers soccer seals B1G postseason plans
The Gophers women’s soccer team had much to celebrate on Sunday in St. Paul. The team defeated Indiana and sealed a bid to the Big Ten tournament after falling short last year. The win pushed them to...
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