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Gophers Set for Mid-week Series Against Milwaukee
3/2/2026 5:01:00 PM | Baseball
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The University of Minnesota baseball team continues their schedule at U.S. Bank Stadium this week, gearing up for a two game, mid-week series against the University of Milwaukee.
GAME INFORMATION
Game One
Minnesota (7-3, 0-0 B1G) vs. Milwaukee (2-8, 0-0 Horizon)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Minneapolis, Minn.
Tuesday, Mar. 3
6:05 PM
Game Two
Minnesota (7-3, 0-0 B1G) vs. Milwaukee (2-8, 0-0 Horizon)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Minneapolis, Minn.
Wednesday, Mar. 4
6:05 PM
Head to Head History
-Minnesota is 12-7 all time against the Panthers, dating back to their first matchup back in 2012. The Gophers came out on top in the most recent meeting last season, taking a 16-4 victory at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Scouting the Competition
-The University of Milwaukee Panthers are 2-8 overall throughout their first 10 games of 2026, most recently losing two of a three game series to the University of Evansville. The Panthers ended 2025 with a 24-35 overall record and a 16-13 record against Horizon League opponents, losing to Wright State in the Horizon League Tournament championship.
Last Time Out
-The Gophers split their four game series 2-2 against the University of Kansas Jayhawks last week, falling in games one and four but taking games two and three by 5+ run margins.
-Minnesota now sits at a 7-3 record to start the season, their best record throughout the first 10 games of a season since 2018.
What's on Tap
-Following their mid-week series, the Gophers will return to U.S. Bank Stadium this weekend for the 2026 Cambria Classic where they will face off against UNLV, SDSU, and Nebraska-Omaha in a round robin style tournament.
Neels Named Big Ten Player of the Week
-Weber Neels was named Big Ten Player of the Week on Monday for his effort against Kansas last week. The senior catcher slashed .714 batting average, .737 on base percentage, and 1.714 slugging percentage, while tallying nine runs batted in, four home runs, two stolen bases, and a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage
Stacking Up Against the Rest
-The Gophers currently stand at the top of the Big Ten Conference in total stolen bases this season, with 31 stolen bases so far as a team in 2026. They also ranked second for total triples hit (4) and third for total home runs (18).
-Michael Lippe and Ty Allen stand as leaders in the Big Ten for certain statistical categories. Lippe currently leads the conference in walks with 12 throughout the first ten games, while Allen is tied for most triples hit with two.