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Home Events Round-Up: Oct. 19-25
10/19/2017 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Details on the upcoming Gopher Athletics events on campus, including in-game promotions and ticket deals, are available below. Don't miss your favorite Golden Gophers competing at home!
Home Events Round-Up: Oct. 19-25
Men's Tennis hosts ITA Regional
Thursday, All Day, Baseline Tennis Center
Friday, All Day, Baseline Tennis Center
Saturday, All Day, Baseline Tennis Center
Sunday, All Day, Baseline Tennis Center
Monday, All Day, Baseline Tennis Center
The Gopher men's tennis team will enjoy the pleasures of a home court advantage for the first time this season while welcoming the best teams in the region to the 2017 ITA Central Regional Championship presented by Oracle beginning Thursday at Baseline Tennis Center.
Women's Cross Country hosts Jack's Twilight Run
Friday, 6 p.m., Les Bolstad Course
Open 6-kilometer race
FREE Admission
This year marks the 10th annual running of Jack's Twilight Run, which honors the late Minnesota equipment manager Jack Johnson. Johnson will always be a part of the Minnesota women's cross country and track programs. After serving as the Golden Gophers' equipment manager for over three decades, Johnson passed away in February 2006 after a battle with cancer.
Jack's Twilight Run features a spectator-friendly looped 6K route through Les Bolstad Course. Race-day registration begins at 4:30 p.m. prior to the 6 p.m. race start. No pre-registration is available. Local runners and cross country fans alike are invited to experience cross country running firsthand at the home of the Golden Gophers.
Participation in the race is free, but donations are encouraged. A Jack's Run hat will be given to those donating $20 or more. All proceeds from the race go toward the Jack Johnson Scholarship.
Soccer vs. Ohio State
Friday, 6 p.m., Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium
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Friday night is Senior Day at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. Celebrate the six Gopher seniors as they play their final regular-season game at ELR. The first 200 fans will receive a Minnesota Soccer scarf.
Football vs. Illinois
Saturday, 2:30 p.m., TCF Bank Stadium
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Minnesota welcomes Illinois to TCF Bank Stadium for the school's 97th Homecoming game. Get all the details on Homecoming.
Volleyball vs. Wisconsin and Illinois
Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Maturi Pavilion (vs. Wisconsin) -- SOLD OUT
Wednesday, 8 p.m. Maturi Pavilion (vs. Illinois)
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Saturday's Gopher volleyball match against Wisconsin is a Gold Out at Maturi Pavilion. Fans in attendance are encouraged to wear gold. Please note tickets for Saturday's match are sold out.
Wednesday is Sam Seliger-Swenson and Jasmyn Martin - Hopkins Community Night. Community nights feature our Gopher Volleyball athletes and their home communities throughout the state. Members of such communities are invited to attend the corresponding match in order to show support for their hometown athletes. Wednesday is also the Loudest Volleyball Venue Challenge; guests will be involved in the Gophers' attempt to break the record for the loudest volleyball venue. Earplugs will be available on-site.
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