The Rouser

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Author

Sam Oldenburg
April 26, 2026

Happy Sunday Gophers fans! The semester is coming to a close, and I'm panicking. Somewhat because of my grades and the rest due to that Timberwolves game last night. Gophers sports are less chaotic than whatever is going on between the Nuggets and Wolves, so catch up before summer begins.

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In the Spotlight

The last time the Gophers and Buckeyes faced off, Minnesota took down the ranked opponent 74-61, Feb. 18. | Photo by Dilan Parekh, MN Daily

Gophers women’s basketball reloads core with mix of size and skill

by Samantha Roering | Published April 22, 2026

After a season that showed major progress for the Gophers, the focus shifted from reflection to retooling. The challenge became how to build around a core that is staying, while replacing the production and leadership from graduating seniors. 

The Gophers will bring back the majority of their bench, along with three key starters in redshirt senior guard Mara Braun, junior guard Tori McKinney and senior forward Grace Grocholski. The graduations of center Sophie Hart and guard Amaya Battle still made it necessary to reload.

 

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From the Bullpen

Gophers softball seek late-season spark after being swept by Nebraska

By Jason Lopez Martinez | Sports Reporter

After a tough weekend against the Nebraska Huskies, the Gophers gave up 32 runs in the series. But a 6-2 win over North Dakota on Tuesday offered a reset before entering the final stretch of the season.

Isabella McCauley is taking it one shot at a time with Gophers women’s golf

By Samantha Roering | Sports Reporter

A week ago, everything clicked on the course for senior Isabella McCauley.

Gophers gymnastics finish fourth at NCAA Championships with historic run

By Gabby Hanson | Junior Sports Reporter

The No. 13 Minnesota gymnastics team made history this weekend, finishing fourth at the NCAA Championships after advancing to its first-ever “Four on the Floor.”

 

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