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Gopher Sports: News & Notes
12/31/2025 6:43:00 AM | Athletics
Catch up on all the latest news from Gopher Athletics from the past week.
FRIDAY
- #3 Women's Hockey at Sacred Heart | 4PM | ESPN+
- Men's Hockey at Bemidji State | Exhibition | 7PM | Fox 9+
- #15 Gymnastics at #4 Utah | 8PM | ESPN+
SATURDAY
- #11 Wrestling at Soldier Salute | 10AM | Coralville, IA | B1G+
- Swim & Diving at Tampa/vs. Notre Dame | 10AM
- #3 Women's Hockey at Sacred Heart | 12PM | ESPN+
- Men's Basketball at Northwestern | 4PM | BTN
SUNDAY
- #11 Wrestling at Soldier Salute | 11AM | Coralville, IA | B1G+
MONDAY
- Women's Basketball at #6/8 Michigan | 5:30PM | BTN
TUESDAY
- Men's Basketball vs. Iowa | 7PM | BTN
LAST WEEK
Men's Basketball (8-5, 1-1)
W, 60-43 vs. FDU | Highlights
Women's Basketball (10-3, 1-1)
W, 71-48 at Indiana | Highlights
Football (8-5, 5-4)
W, 20-17 (ot) vs. New Mexico | Highlights
GopherSports.com: Football extended its Big Ten-record bowl winning streak to nine straight with a 20-17 overtime win against New Mexico in the Rate Bowl. The streak is also tied for second in FBS history, trailing only Florida State's 11.
More Rate Bowl Coverage:
- @BigTen: Jalen Smith's game-winning score was No. 3 on ESPN's Top Plays
- @GopherFootball: Smith's first touchdown was No. 9 on ESPN's Top Plays
- @GopherFootball: Defensive MVP Anthony Smith announced his intention to return in 2026
- @GopherFootball: Game Trailer: Gophers-Lobos
- @GopherFootball: Nostalgia in the Desert
- @GopherFootball: Former Bears quarterback Jim McMahan visited practice in Arizona
GopherSports.com: Coach Medved previewed the return to Big Ten play during his weekly radio show on Tuesday.
@USAHockey: Brodie Ziemer has a goal and three assists during Team USA's 3-0 start at the World Juniors. The US faces Sweden today at 5PM at Grand Casino Arena.
@NHLMedia: Coach Motzko and his ties to USA Hockey were featured by NHL Media.
WCCORadio.com: Former Gopher Jordan Schroeder participated in three World Juniors and is tied for the all-time American scoring lead.
ESPN.com: Women's Basketball is an eight seed in Charlie Crème's latest Bracketology on ESPN.com.
@GopherWTennis: Tennis' 'Get to Know' series continues with junior Anlin Xie.
Gopher Shorts:
- Track & Field: Watch Are You Thankful For?
- Gymnastics: What's Your Favorite Holiday Movie?
WCCOTV.com: Cornerback John Nestor reflected on his first season in Minnesota after leading the Gophers in interceptions.
@GopherSoccer: Soccer's breakdown of the top goals in 2025 continues with Caroline Birdsell's tally at #17 Washington.
@GopherBaseball: Look back on the top moments from the 2025 Baseball season.
YouTube.com: Kare 11's "Journey to Milan" series continues with Hockey's Abbey Murphy as she seeks a second straight Olympic appearance.
@ThePWHLOfficial: Taylor Heise scored in overtime as the Minnesota Frost beat Vancouver in front of 10,264 fans.
WCCOTV.com: Marielle Mohs had the story of former Gopher kicker Rob Gray receiving a kidney from his pickleball partner.
Gophers in the NHL:
- @MNWild: Brock Faber lit the lamp in Minnesota's win at Vegas
- @MapleLeafs: Matthew Knies scored for the Maple Leafs against Ottawa
Gophers in the NFL:
- @GopherFootball: Boye Mafe had the sack in Seattle's win at Carolina
- @GopherFootball: Jack Gibbens had the third-down stop for the Patriots
- @NFL: Max Brosmer and the Vikings knocked Detroit out of playoff contention