University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers in the Polls: Nov. 1
11/1/2017 12:00:00 AM | Women's Hockey
Nov. 1, 2017 The University of Minnesota continues to represent at a high level as multiple Golden Gopher teams achieved national rankings this week. Stay up to date on all Gopher athletic action here on GopherSports.com and purchase tickets for upcoming home events by visiting mygophersports.com.
No. 5 Gopher Volleyball
Minnesota (21-2) held steady at the no. 5 spot in the latest AVCA Division I Coaches Poll. Big Ten rival Penn State remains the No. 1 ranked team this week, holding 56-of-64 first-place votes.
Previously: The Gophers have won nine-straight entering the week, defeating Rutgers on the road in straight sets on Saturday night.
Up Next: The Maroon & Gold will be home for two this weekend as the team welcomes Maryland and Ohio State to Maturi Pavilion this Friday and Saturday night.
No. 5 Gopher Men’s Hockey
Minnesota (5-3-0) moved up two spots after a weekend sweep , now ranked fifth in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Denver holds 42 first-place votes and maintains the top spot in the poll.
Previously: The Gophers swept a two-game series with Clarkson at 3M Arena at Mariucci last weekend, defeating the Golden Knights 3-1 on Friday and 2-1 on Saturday.
Up Next: The Maroon & Gold remain in Minneapolis this weekend, returning to Big Ten play as Michigan State comes to town. Game one on Friday night is set for 7 p.m. while Saturday’s game two will be contested at 4 p.m.
No. 6 Gopher Women’s Hockey
Minnesota (5-4-1) maintained the sixth-place position in the latest USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll. WCHA foe Wisconsin continues to rank No. 1 after moving to 12-0-0 on the season.
Previously: The Gophers fell 2-1 in an overtime thriller against the top-ranked Badgers on Sunday afternoon at Ridder Arena.
Up Next: The Maroon & Gold will head just about 80 miles south as the team travels to Minnesota State University, Mankato this weekend for another WCHA series on Friday night and Saturday afternoon.
No. 6 Gopher Wrestling
Minnesota ranked sixth in the preseason College NWCA/USA Today Rankings released Tuesday. Big Ten rival Penn State holds all 16 first-place votes and the top spot in the poll.
Previously: The Gophers posted a 7-5 mark last season in duals including a 5-4 Big Ten record.
Up Next: The Maroon & Gold open the season Sunday at the Daktronics Open in Brookings, South Dakota.
No. 13 Gopher Women’s Cross Country
Minnesota leaped six spots in the latest USTFCCCA Division I National Coaches’ Poll, ranking at the top of the Midwest region, and second in the Big Ten.
Previously: The Gophers finished second at the Big Ten Championships last week.
Up Next: The Maroon & Gold will have one last tune-up for next week’s NCAA Midwest Regional as they host Rocky’s Run at Les Bolstad Course on Sunday morning.
No. 15 Gopher Men’s Basketball
Minnesota ranked no. 15 in each of the two major preseason polls this week, including the AP Top-25 Poll. Duke ranked No. 1, holding 33 first-place votes.
Previously: The Gophers defeated Creighton 91-79 in their “secret” scrimmage last week.
Up Next: The Maroon & Gold will continue the exhibition season Thursday night as they host NCAA II Concordia University, St. Paul at Williams Arena.
No. 17 Gopher Women’s Swimming & Diving
Minnesota remained no. 17 in the nation in the latest TYR/CSCAA Division I Women’s Poll. Top-ranked Stanford continues to hold the No. 1 spot from the preseason rankings.
Previously: The Gophers picked up another victory to mark two in a row as the team defeated Iowa on the road, 190-109 last Friday night.
Up Next: The Maroon & Gold host Michigan, Wisconsin, and Penn State at Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center this Friday and Saturday.
Stay up to date on all things Gopher athletics by following us at @GopherSports on Twitter and Instagram and at Gopher Athletics on Facebook, or get all Minnesota Golden Gopher athletics news and highlights, including exclusive behind-the-scenes content and special ticket offers and promotions delivered straight to your inbox by signing up today!
No. 5 Gopher Volleyball
Minnesota (21-2) held steady at the no. 5 spot in the latest AVCA Division I Coaches Poll. Big Ten rival Penn State remains the No. 1 ranked team this week, holding 56-of-64 first-place votes.
Previously: The Gophers have won nine-straight entering the week, defeating Rutgers on the road in straight sets on Saturday night.
Up Next: The Maroon & Gold will be home for two this weekend as the team welcomes Maryland and Ohio State to Maturi Pavilion this Friday and Saturday night.
No. 5 Gopher Men’s Hockey
Minnesota (5-3-0) moved up two spots after a weekend sweep , now ranked fifth in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Denver holds 42 first-place votes and maintains the top spot in the poll.
Previously: The Gophers swept a two-game series with Clarkson at 3M Arena at Mariucci last weekend, defeating the Golden Knights 3-1 on Friday and 2-1 on Saturday.
Up Next: The Maroon & Gold remain in Minneapolis this weekend, returning to Big Ten play as Michigan State comes to town. Game one on Friday night is set for 7 p.m. while Saturday’s game two will be contested at 4 p.m.
No. 6 Gopher Women’s Hockey
Minnesota (5-4-1) maintained the sixth-place position in the latest USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll. WCHA foe Wisconsin continues to rank No. 1 after moving to 12-0-0 on the season.
Previously: The Gophers fell 2-1 in an overtime thriller against the top-ranked Badgers on Sunday afternoon at Ridder Arena.
Up Next: The Maroon & Gold will head just about 80 miles south as the team travels to Minnesota State University, Mankato this weekend for another WCHA series on Friday night and Saturday afternoon.
No. 6 Gopher Wrestling
Minnesota ranked sixth in the preseason College NWCA/USA Today Rankings released Tuesday. Big Ten rival Penn State holds all 16 first-place votes and the top spot in the poll.
Previously: The Gophers posted a 7-5 mark last season in duals including a 5-4 Big Ten record.
Up Next: The Maroon & Gold open the season Sunday at the Daktronics Open in Brookings, South Dakota.
No. 13 Gopher Women’s Cross Country
Minnesota leaped six spots in the latest USTFCCCA Division I National Coaches’ Poll, ranking at the top of the Midwest region, and second in the Big Ten.
Previously: The Gophers finished second at the Big Ten Championships last week.
Up Next: The Maroon & Gold will have one last tune-up for next week’s NCAA Midwest Regional as they host Rocky’s Run at Les Bolstad Course on Sunday morning.
No. 15 Gopher Men’s Basketball
Minnesota ranked no. 15 in each of the two major preseason polls this week, including the AP Top-25 Poll. Duke ranked No. 1, holding 33 first-place votes.
Previously: The Gophers defeated Creighton 91-79 in their “secret” scrimmage last week.
Up Next: The Maroon & Gold will continue the exhibition season Thursday night as they host NCAA II Concordia University, St. Paul at Williams Arena.
No. 17 Gopher Women’s Swimming & Diving
Minnesota remained no. 17 in the nation in the latest TYR/CSCAA Division I Women’s Poll. Top-ranked Stanford continues to hold the No. 1 spot from the preseason rankings.
Previously: The Gophers picked up another victory to mark two in a row as the team defeated Iowa on the road, 190-109 last Friday night.
Up Next: The Maroon & Gold host Michigan, Wisconsin, and Penn State at Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center this Friday and Saturday.
Stay up to date on all things Gopher athletics by following us at @GopherSports on Twitter and Instagram and at Gopher Athletics on Facebook, or get all Minnesota Golden Gopher athletics news and highlights, including exclusive behind-the-scenes content and special ticket offers and promotions delivered straight to your inbox by signing up today!
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