The University of Minnesota Athletics department shared its latest updates in a weekly roundup, highlighting achievements and news across several sports.
The women’s soccer team recorded a split result last week, losing to Brigham Young University but securing a win over St. Thomas. Meanwhile, the volleyball program is preparing for the start of its 2025 season with an upcoming match against Texas A&M, which will be broadcast live from Sioux Falls.
Head football coach P.J. Fleck held his first press conference ahead of the team’s season opener against Buffalo and also launched the season’s first episode of his weekly radio show. The athletics department published the 2025 football media guide as well.
In wrestling, sophomore All-American Max McEnelly advanced to the finals at the U20 World Championships in Bulgaria.
On the softball side, Stephanie Lombardo joined as assistant coach and Morgan DeBord was named Director of Operations. Thirteen gymnasts were recognized with WCGA Scholastic All-America honors.
Other features included a profile on women’s basketball players Brynn and Tenley Senden and their family’s connection to Gopher Athletics, along with stories focusing on other athletes such as Niamya Holloway and freshman guard Max Lorenson.
A notable mention in national sports coverage came when Bronko Nagurski was named to the Associated Press’ all-time All-America first team. No direct statement or attribution was provided within this news summary regarding Nagurski’s selection.
Other updates included former Gopher Amir Coffey signing with the Milwaukee Bucks, Dan Wilson throwing out a ceremonial pitch at the Little League World Series, and performances by alumni currently playing in the National Football League.
