Golden Gopher teams secure wins in women's hockey and volleyball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 1:22 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026

This past weekend, the Minnesota Golden Gophers competed across various sports. The women's hockey team defeated #1 Ohio State 6-2 on Friday but fell 6-5 in a tightly contested rematch on Saturday. In volleyball, the Gophers beat Michigan 3-1 and Maryland 3-0, improving their record to 11-5 overall and 5-3 in the Big Ten. They now rank 2nd nationally after their strong performance against Ohio State, while the hockey team prepares to host Lindenwood next weekend.
- •Gopher women's hockey defeats #1 Ohio State 6-2 on Friday
- •Minnesota women's hockey loses 6-5 to Ohio State on Saturday
- •Gopher volleyball wins 3-1 against Michigan and 3-0 against Maryland
- •Volleyball team now 11-5 overall, tied for 5th in Big Ten
- •Women’s hockey team ranks 2nd in national polls after weekend
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Gophers Weekend Recap
"A Great weekend for the Gopher women on the ice, the men’s golf team on the links, and the volleyball team on the court
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