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College hockey: Gophers women roll at Bemidji State

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Challenge facing first-year Gopher women’s hockey coach is clear

The Gophers women’s hockey team heads into Friday’s home opener versus Maine ranked third in the nation in this week’s polls. Being pegged third in the country would mean parades down University Avenue and seven-figure contract extensions if it was bestowed upon Minnesota’s football or men’s basketball teams. At Ridder Arena, being called the third-best team in the nation — behind conference ...

Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.

Is overtime on the table again between Bemidji State and UND?

Oct. 8—BEMIDJI — Following Bemidji State's 3-2 overtime win over St. Cloud State to open the season last Saturday, Tom Serratore poked fun at himself. The Beavers' head coach, who is in his final season behind the bench, noted the tough nonconference gauntlet to open the 2026-27 season. It began with a stand-alone game against the Huskies, a team BSU hadn't beaten in its last seven tries. It ...

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Women’s basketball: Gophers have high expectations for 2026-27

Minnesota’s women’s basketball team took a giant step last season in Dawn Plitzuweit’s third year as the Gophers’ head coach, earning the program’s first NCAA tournament berth since 2018 and making the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005. Despite losing four-year starter at point guard Amaya Battle and a big, efficient post in Sophie Hart, the Gophers have bigger goals for 2026-27. “It’s ...

Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.

Previewing MSU Hockey's Opening Series vs. Northern Michigan

Here's how you can watch the Spartan hockey team's first games of the season at Munn.

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Big Ten Media Day: Gophers look to build off Sweet 16 run

The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team was at Big Ten Media Day on Wednesday in Chicago as the program looks to build off its best season in two decades.

Where to watch No. 1 Wisconsin hockey vs. No. 2 Ohio State: Time, TV

Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey hits the road Friday for one of its biggest tests of the season, traveling to Columbus to take on No. 2 Ohio State.

Is Revenge on Tap With First Big Showdowns of College Hockey Season? Puck Drop

The regular season just got under way and the hockey schedule features the first No. 1 vs. 2 matchup and a rematch of a heartbreaking 2025 regional final.

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The Top Three Matchups This Weekend in College Hockey

Weekend two is here! Who are the biggest matchups, and what's at stake this weekend?

Wisconsin, Ohio State top USCHO rankings ahead of championship rematch

Just four games into the year, the Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey program is set for a national championship rematch with Ohio State.

Thursday's local scoreboard for Oct. 8

Oct. 8—FRIDAY'S GGF SCHEDULE College hockey UND at Bemidji State, 7:07 p.m. Prep football Wahpeton at GF Red River, 6 p.m. GF Central at Kindred, 6 p.m. Thief River Falls at EGF Senior High, 7 p.m. Polk County West at Mahnomen/Waubun, 7 p.m. Prep volleyball GF Red River, GF Central at Fargo Metro Invite Boys tennis N.D. state tournament in Grand Forks Girls swimming Grand Forks at West Fargo ...

Spartan Hockey Season Opens This Weekend

Michigan State kicks off 26/27 campaign at Munn against Northern Michigan

Biggest Storylines Heading Into College Hockey Week 2: Puck Drop

The biggest games, storylines and controversy to follow as the college hockey season heads into its second week.

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How to watch Michigan State hockey vs. Northern Michigan on Friday

Here's how you can watch Michigan State hockey against Northern Michigan on Friday

Wednesday's local scoreboard for Oct. 7

Oct. 7—THURSDAY'S GGF SCHEDULE Women's soccer Omaha at UND, 3 p.m. Cross country EGF Senior High at Bemidji meet, 3 p.m. Prep volleyball EGF Senior High at Crookston, 7:15 p.m. GF Central at GF Red River, 7 p.m. Boys soccer Fergus Falls at EGF Senior High, 6:30 p.m. West Fargo Sheyenne at GF Red River, 5:30 p.m. Boys tennis N.D. state tournament in Grand Forks ON TV Baseball: MLB playoffs: ...

Fall Sports Update: Women’s Volleyball Swept By Nebraska

Women’s Hockey (2-2) The women’s hockey team got back on track with 5-3 and 4-1 wins over Robert Morris to open conference play. Robert Morris scored two goals in the first minute of Game 1 before the Lions found their legs. Five different Nittany Lions scored the five goals, including freshman Sofia Ismael scoring her […]

Gophers-Purdue preview: Letdown spot, Fame Ijeboi's revenge and everything you need to know

Minnesota needs to be ready for a hard-nosed football game in West Lafayette.

Tropical depression as Bolts hand Wild first regulation loss

With the elements raging outside, the Minnesota Wild’s early deficit and their first power play goal against of the season turned out to be trouble. The Tampa Bay Lightning never trailed, getting two quick goals early and a power play goal later for a 3-2 win, which was Minnesota’s first regulation loss of the season. The Wild got goals from Quinn Hughes and Blake Coleman, but fell to 2-1-1 ...

Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.

Badgers drop in Top 25 despite beating two ranked opponents

The Badgers had a surprise drop in the Top 25 this week.

College volleyball: Ridgewater wraps up a key win

Oct. 7—WILLMAR — Two weeks ago the Ridgewater volleyball team won its first match. Wednesday night, the Warriors secured their fourth. Ridgewater captured a 25-12, 25-13, 25-20 sweep of Anoka-Ramsey Community College in a Minnesota College Athletic Conference South Division match. The stacked wins have pushed Ridgewater's record to 4-11, which includes a 4-6 record in MCAC play. Anoka-Ramsey ...

West Central Tribune, Willmar, Minn.

Three keys to a Gopher win at Purdue and how to watch

How to watch the Gophers at Purdue and 3 keys to a Minnesota win