The Rouser

Sunday, June 22, 2025

June 22, 2025

Hello to all the Rouser readers!

I can’t believe this day has come. The first NBA Finals game seven since 2016! This year’s finals has been one of the best, probably since the 2020 finals when the Lakers won.

I’m hoping for a Pacers win, but if it’s a fun game to watch I won’t complain about anything.

In Gophers news, Megan Davis covered the NCAA track and field championships, where Minnesota performed extremely well. The men’s team sent enough players to qualify for a team ranking, earning 7th place in the nation! Ali Weimer became the first Gophers woman to run the 10k in under 33 minutes!

Finally, make sure to check out this year’s men’s basketball roster tracker, find out what next season’s roster will shape up to be!

Go Gophs,

Champ Howard - [email protected]

In the Spotlight

The last Gopher spring sport ends on a high note. Courtesy of Gopher Athletics

Best finish for men’s track and field at the NCAA Championships in decades

by Megan Davis | Published June 15, 2025

The NCAA Championships ended in Eugene, Oregon at Hayward Field on Saturday, along with the track and field season.

The Gophers men finished seventh, their highest finish since 1948. The Gopher women did not have enough athletes in attendance to place as a team, but they saw good performances from redshirt sophomore Ali Weimer and graduate student Dyandra Gray.

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From the Bullpen

House v. NCAA settlement is approved, now what?

By Megan Davis | The House v. NCAA settlement was approved on June 13, and in its simplest terms, it means that colleges can now directly pay their student-athletes.

Mark Hulsey and Moses Cooper race for the Boston Marathon

By Regan Guirguis | Mark Hulsey is a competitive runner who competes on both the national and international levels. However, the work he does with myTeam Triumph brings him the most joy.

The Niko Medved era begins — Minnesota men’s basketball 2025 player tracker

By Matthew Zeichert and Champ Howard | Langston Reynolds’ 16 points and 5.6 rebounds per game at Northern Colorado secured him a spot on the 2024-2025 All-Big Sky First Team.

Other news from the Big 10

The Daily Bruin - Dizon’s Disposition: All signs indicate UCLA baseball should extend John Savage as head coach - Daily Bruin
The Daily Illini - Illinois tennis’ illustrious offseason - The Daily Illini
The Michigan Daily - Sutherland secures second outdoors national championship in record-breaking fashion

Sports Soundoff

Favorite moment from this year’s NBA playoffs?

Regan Guirguis - Celtics losing
Megan Davis - Celtics losing
Champ Howard - Pacers 14-point comeback with 2 minutes left

Podcasts

Gopher track and field gears up for NCAA finals as Minnesota women’s teams dominate early summer sports.

From standout track and field performances to the Lynx’s undefeated start, Ceci Heinen and Megan Davis break down the highs, lows and future prospects for Gopher athletes and Minnesota pro teams.