The Rouser

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Hello to all my Rouser readers! May the Fourth be with you! I might have to watch some Star Wars tonight in honor of the date!

Also, congratulations to the Timberwolves for knocking my favorite team, the Lakers, out of the playoffs in five games. A Rudy Gobert masterclass is not how I would have liked to go out, but I have to say it was something I have never experienced before. Best of luck to the Timberwolves for the rest of the playoffs!

Go Gophers!

Champ Howard - [email protected]

In the Spotlight

McCauley finished the season with five top-five finishes. Courtesy of David Paul Morris.

Isabella McCauley completes NCAA Regionals qualification three-peat

by Sophia Bablitch | Published April 30, 2025

Qualifying for the NCAA Regional golf tournament is becoming somewhat of a routine for Gophers junior golfer Isabella McCauley, marking her third consecutive appearance this season.

McCauley’s journey to the NCAA Regional golf tournament has been impressive. Beginning as a freshman, McCauley qualified for the tournament and finished 6th overall with scores of 74-67-68-209 and a ticket to nationals.

From the Bullpen

By Matthew Zeichert | If there is one constant throughout Minnesota hurdler Spencer Brown’s athletic journey, it is travel.

By Regan Guirguis | The University of Minnesota dance team won both a gold and silver medal on Friday representing Team USA in Jazz and Pom at the International Cheer Union (ICU) World Championships. 

Sports Soundoff

Favorite Gophers sports moment this year?

Sophia Bablitch - Gophers cross country making it to Nationals
Regan Guirguis - Gophers football beating USC
Matthew Zeichert - PJ Fleck getting the Mayo Bath from Flava Flav
Megan Davis - Amaya Battle’s 35-point game against Washington

Game-Winning Shots

Graduate transfer Spencer Brown running the hurdles in the Gophers final home meet of the season on April 23 in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by Nate Unger

Men’s gymnastics coach Mike Burns next to the list of gymnastics All-Americans in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by Pooja Singh

Gophers steeplechase on April 23 in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by Nate Unger

Upcoming Events

May 5-7 | Women’s Golf at NCAA Columbus Regional
May 9-11 | Baseball vs. Maryland
May 15-17 | Baseball vs. Michigan State
May 16-18 | Track and Field at Big Ten Outdoor Championships

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