Black History Celebrated: Feb. 9-15, 2026

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Golden Gopher Athletics is proud to celebrate Black History Month over the course of February. Each week, student-athletes, alums, coaches and staff will be highlighted through social media and Gopher Sports. This past week, Gopher Athletics honored wrestling's Quincy Hulverson, women's track and field alumna Stormy Nesbit and women's basketball's Taylor Woodson.

Feb. 1-8 Honorees

Celebrate Black History Month with us!

Hear from Gopher Wrestler Quincy Hulverson on what the month means to him.#BlackHistoryMonth #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/1vhQGHIiiV
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) February 9, 2026

"It's about representing and remembering people who came before you."

Hear from Gopher Wrestling Student-Athlete Quincy Hulverson on the importance of celebrating Black History Month.#SkiUMah #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/6ZmqIyGUpt
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) February 9, 2026

Celebrate Black History Month with us!

Hear from Gopher Women's Track and Field Alumnus Stormy Nesbit on how she actively represents Black History through her day-to-day life. #BlackHistoryMonth #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/1GMvkean1o
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) February 10, 2026

"Black History Month is a time to reflect on those who've come before me."

Hear from Gopher Women's Basketball Student-Athlete Taylor Woodson on the importance of Black History Month.#SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/hvuTz6ZIyD
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) February 12, 2026

Celebrate Black History Month with us!

Taylor Woodson of Minnesota Women's Basketball reflects on the significance of Black History Month and how it has influenced her perspective and drive.#SkiUMah #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/sSFvxNreon
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) February 12, 2026

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