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.
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
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
Upcoming Events
November 19 | W Basketball vs. Kansas
November 21 | M Hockey vs. Penn State
November 21 | Volleyball vs. Maryland
November 22 | Football vs. Northwestern
