Tag: NCAA

Niko Medved Named Head Men's Basketball Coach

University of Minnesota Director of Athletics Mark Coyle announced today that Niko Medved has been named head men’s basketball coach. The University and Medved have agreed to a six-year term, which is pending Board of Regents approval and the completion of a background check. Medved is Minnesota’s 19th head coach in program history. Sign up… Continue reading Niko Medved Named Head Men's Basketball Coach

Gavin Drexler Claims All American Honors on Day Two of NCAA Championships

Story Links PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – North Dakota State wrestling’s Gavin Drexler became the 13th NCAA Division I All American for the Bison on Friday, as he picked up a couple of wins, including one in the Blood Round to reach the Medal Rounds on Saturday.   After advancing in the morning on… Continue reading Gavin Drexler Claims All American Honors on Day Two of NCAA Championships

Highlights: Gopher Baseball Strikes Out 15 in Win Over High Point

Senior Justin Thorsteinson was dominant on Sunday, striking out 11 High Point hitters over five innings of work to help power the Minnesota Golden Gophers over the Panthers 8-2. In addition to his 11 strikeouts, Thorsteinson (1-1) tossed five shutout innings while giving up one hit and walking three for Minnesota (11-11). Senior Eli Sundquist… Continue reading Highlights: Gopher Baseball Strikes Out 15 in Win Over High Point

Gavin Drexler Takes Eighth at NCAA Championships

Story Links PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – North Dakota State wrestling’s Gavin Drexler wrapped up the NCAA Championships on Sunday with an eighth-place finish in the 149-bound bracket.   In his only match of the day, Drexler fell to No. 11 seed Sammy Alvarez of Rider 9-6 in the medal round, as Alvarez scored… Continue reading Gavin Drexler Takes Eighth at NCAA Championships

WBIT Opener | Gopher Women's Basketball vs. Toledo Cinematic Recap

Go behind the scenes with Gopher Women’s Basketball on their road win over Toledo. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.