Happy Sunday,

Though my March Madness bracket is destroyed, I’m still excited to share some of the Daily’s recent sports stories, from Amaya Battle’s legacy to softball’s return to campus.

Enjoy the nice weather today whether you’re catching the Gophers' doubleheader against the Buckeyes or hunkering down for the Gamecocks vs. Bruins, enjoy the sports-heavy Sunday.

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In the Spotlight

Amaya Battle’s legacy was never just her shot

by Samantha Roering | Published April 2, 2026

Amaya Battle’s legacy as a Gopher was never going to come down to a single shot, not after spending all four years wearing the “M” and sticking through a coaching change. 

Yet, there will always be the moment she drained the game-winning shot that sent Minnesota to its first Sweet 16 in more than 20 years. 

That is the type of highlight that follows a player forever, but for Battle, it is not the full story. It might not even be the most important part. 

When Battle chose Minnesota, the program was a few years past its last national tournament appearance. There were no guarantees of national relevance or making runs in March.

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