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Weekend Recap: Gophers Drop Border Battle Series
12/8/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Hockey
Dec. 8, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota fell to Wisconsin, 3-2 in overtime and 3-1, on the road last weekend. The Gophers were swept for the first time since dropping a series on the road at Minnesota Duluth, falling 3-2 and 4-2, during the 2010-11 season (Oct. 29-30, 2010).
Each week, GopherSports.com takes a look back at some of the media coverage and fan reactions over the weekend.
What They're Saying About Gopher Women's Hockey:
Gophers power play relying on veterans (Minnesota Daily, Dec. 3, 2015)
Complexion of Minnesota-Wisconsin border battle shifting (Pioneer Press, Dec. 3, 2015)
No. 1 Wisconsin tips No. 3 Gophers in OT (Pioneer Press, Dec. 4, 2015)
Pankowski, Desbiens carry No. 1 Wisconsin to sweep of Minnesota (USCHO.com, Dec. 5, 2015)
Gophers women's hockey loses to No. 1 Wisconsin again (Star Tribune, Dec. 6, 2015)
Wisconsin flips border battle script (Minnesota Daily, Dec. 7, 2015)
It's #BorderBattle time. Get it done, @GopherWHockey. #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/VjsKfpGzkg
-- Minnesota Gophers (@GopherSports) December 5, 2015
We're officially underway in the #BorderBattle! #GWH pic.twitter.com/9wphmtwhMO
-- Minnesota W Hockey (@GopherWHockey) December 5, 2015
@MandyLeveille29 of @GopherWHockey did a great job on the intermission interview. We love your attitude and are grateful you're on our team.
-- Hobie Perry (@hobieperry) December 5, 2015
Badgers win with a goal by Pankowski on the power play with 54.7 seconds remaining in overtime.
-- Minnesota W Hockey (@GopherWHockey) December 5, 2015
The game lived up to the hype! No. 1 @BadgerWHockey 3 No. 3 @GopherWHockey 2 in OT Annie Pankowski with the game-winner!
-- NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) December 5, 2015
Fun to see this! It's the place to be today! @GopherWHockey pic.twitter.com/Dp18IzD1ZX
-- Monique (@grover3001) December 5, 2015
@GopherWHockey warm up for battle of the Galaxy2 or in keeping the Stars wars theme the Empires strikes back #GWH pic.twitter.com/QHK5BiESA0
-- Jim Leveille (@Jimgmach) December 5, 2015
#Gophers fall in the second game in Madison. #GWH pic.twitter.com/dT4UXEh5LS
-- Minnesota W Hockey (@GopherWHockey) December 5, 2015
@powerplayclub @GopherWHockey I predict that once this team comes together in the second half of the season everyone else better watch out
-- Susan McPherson (@susanmcp_susan) December 6, 2015
@GopherWHockey @MandyLeveille29 @sarahpotomak9 Great effort against a very tough team. U r all still #1 in my book. Continued success always
-- Linda Meyer (@linracer35) December 6, 2015
The @GopherWHockey are still our favorite hockey team! Chins up ladies! You rock! 🏒
-- Alex (@acurry15) December 5, 2015
Hear @FrostBrad's thoughts on the #Gophers' 3-1 road loss to Wisconsin. https://t.co/zlrLdE2H1D
-- Minnesota W Hockey (@GopherWHockey) December 6, 2015
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