University of Minnesota Athletics

WGYM Scavenger Hunt

Gophers Compete in Annual Scavenger Hunt

9/27/2021 9:00:00 PM | Gymnastics

The University of Minnesota women's gymnastics team took part in the fourth annual Homecoming scavenger hunt this past weekend as Gopher football took on Bowling Green at Huntington Bank Stadium. 

The four teams, team Gophies, team Golden Girls, team Kaka Fam, team EAMO and team Boat Rowers, were tasked with different challenges that would take them through the tailgate lots and into the stadium. 

The Teams:
Team Gophies - Maya Albertin, Gianna Gerdes and Haley Tyson
Team Golden Girls - Lauren Pearl, Mallory LeNeave and Erin Fortman
Team Kaka Fam - Alissa Fuelling, Katie Horak and Kate Grotenhuis
Team EAMO - Emily Koch, Ali Sonier, Mya Hooten and Ona Loper
Team Boat Rowers - Olivia Reed, Hannah Willmarth, Ella Sirjord and Tiarre Sales

Challenges:
Get video proof of a fan saying they will come to a Gopher women's gymnastics meet this year.



Thank a medical professional/member of security staff for the work they do 


Get a selfie/picture with a member/group of another Gopher sports team.


Take a photo with a Gopher alum


Selfie/picture with a member of the cheer team or member of the band.


Cartwheel in front of the stadium  (bonus if you can get another fan to join you)


Selfie with Goldy (bonus if he spins his head)


Video doing the rouser with fans/students in one of the tailgate lots


Video "rowing the boat" into the stadium


Champions: 
Team Golden Girls of Lauren Pearl, Mallory LeNeave and Erin Fortman proved to be victorious, taking home the title with 11 of the possible 15 points. Team EAMO followed closely behind with 10 points in second place. There was a three way tie for third with team Gophies, team Kaka Fam and team Boat Rowers, all with 9 points.

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