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Sunday, November 16th, 2025

November 16, 2025

Happy Sunday,

I know the Axe game is two weeks away but in preparation if any alumni would like to talk to the Daily about previous Axe games, please reach out. Some great stories this week, keep reading and go support women’s basketball as they continue to dominate!

Go Gophers,

Megan Davis | Sports Editor | [email protected]

In the Spotlight

Freshman guard Makena Christian during the NDSU home opener Nov. 4. | Photo by Nate Unger, MN Daily

Makena Christian shines in first appearances with the Gophers

by Samantha Roering | Published November 12, 2025

Three games into her college career, freshman guard Makena Christian already looks like she belongs. The former Wisconsin state Player of the Year and ESPN Top 100 recruit has made the transition to NCAA basketball look easy.

In her first game at Williams Arena, Christian made an unforgettable impression with 23 points in 21 minutes, sinking five three-pointers along the way. It was a performance for the records.

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From the Bullpen

After two seasons cut short, Braun’s back and better than ever

By Samantha Roering | Sports Reporter

“352 days. Counted it,” Braun said. “It was a long time coming, so I was really excited to be back there.”

Gophers football readies for their last ranked opponent of the year, No. 8 Oregon

By Regan Guirguis | Sports Reporter

This will be the Gophers’ fifth time playing the Ducks, but their first time since the team joined the Big Ten Conference last season.

Gophers cross country move onto NCAA competition

By Alejandro Alvarez de Alva | Junior Sports Reporter

The Gophers cross country team is set to face a challenging Midwest regional on Nov. 14 at Oklahoma State University, which will determine whether they qualify for nationals.

Other news from the Big 10

The Daily Nebraskan - Nebraska women’s basketball snaps three-year losing streak to Creighton

The Daily Cardinal - A look into Badger men’s hockey and the lethal offense fueling their success

Daily Bruin - Bruins lose rivalry clash to Arizona 69-65 after 16 turnovers, late-game collapse

Sports Soundoff

What Gophers team has been the most exciting to watch this fall?

Samantha Roering - Women’s Hockey

Regan Guirguis - Volleyball

Sarah Cunniffe - Women’s Hockey

Megan Davis - Women’s Hockey

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