https://gophersports.com/news/2026/9/15/softball-minnesota-set-for-24-game-big-ten-schedulehttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/9/15/softball-minnesota-set-for-24-game-big-ten-scheduleSoftball

The Big Ten conference schedule for the Gophers features eight three-game series, including four at home.]]>sportartTue, 15 Sep 2026 12:02:00 CST1271274https://gophersports.com/news/2026/8/28/gophers-announce-2026-fall-softball-schedulehttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/8/28/gophers-announce-2026-fall-softball-scheduleSoftball

The 2026 fall schedule features seven opportunities for fans to see Minnesota in action at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium. Admission to all games is free.]]>sportartFri, 28 Aug 2026 10:30:00 CST1271201https://gophersports.com/news/2026/8/27/softball-gophers-add-five-transfers-to-2027-rosterhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/8/27/softball-gophers-add-five-transfers-to-2027-rosterSoftball

University of Minnesota softball head coach Gretta Melsted has announced the addition of five transfer student-athletes to the Gophers' roster. Alyssa Rangel, Riley Baber, Daphne Evans, Kasey Wood and Sophia Vlahos will join Minnesota ahead of the 2027 season.]]>sportartThu, 27 Aug 2026 11:01:00 CST1271205https://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/13/athletics-minnesota-produces-126-big-ten-distinguished-scholarshttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/13/athletics-minnesota-produces-126-big-ten-distinguished-scholarsBaseball, Football, Athletics, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Swimming & Diving, Men's Track & Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Gymnastics, Women's Hockey, Rowing, Soccer, Women's Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

The Big Ten Conference announced its 2025-26 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award recipients Monday with 126 University of Minnesota student-athletes earning recognition from the league.]]>Goldy GopherMon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:00 CST371094https://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/1/gopher-athletics-m-club-announces-2026-hall-of-fame-classhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/7/1/gopher-athletics-m-club-announces-2026-hall-of-fame-classBaseball, Football, Athletics, Men's Hockey, Men's Swimming & Diving, Softball, Women's Hockey, Volleyball, Wrestling, M Club

The University of Minnesota's M Club, one of the nation's largest and oldest varsity letterwinner clubs, will induct 10 new Hall of Fame members on Friday, Oct. 2.]]>2026 Hall of FameWed, 1 Jul 2026 13:24:00 CST371076https://gophersports.com/news/2026/6/10/athletics-golden-gophers-see-161-named-spring-academic-all-big-ten-honoreeshttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/6/10/athletics-golden-gophers-see-161-named-spring-academic-all-big-ten-honoreesBaseball, Athletics, Men's Golf, Men's Track & Field, Softball, Women's Golf, Women's Hockey, Rowing, Tennis, Women's Track & Field

A total of 161 University of Minnesota student-athletes were recognized Wednesday with Academic All-Big Ten honors for the 2025-26 spring season, the conference has announced.]]>Softball SportArtWed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 CST371028https://gophersports.com/news/2026/6/9/melsted-unveils-2027-softball-coaching-staffhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/6/9/melsted-unveils-2027-softball-coaching-staffSoftball

University of Minnesota head softball coach Gretta Melsted announced a series of staff updates that will shape the program heading into the 2027 season.]]>OverallTue, 9 Jun 2026 14:58:00 CST1271031https://gophersports.com/news/2026/5/30/softball-welcome-to-minnesota-coach-melstedhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/5/30/softball-welcome-to-minnesota-coach-melstedSoftball

Minnesota head coach Gretta Melsted sat down for her first interview with Mike Grimm from the Gopher Radio Network.]]>MelstedSat, 30 May 2026 09:23:00 CST1271010https://gophersports.com/news/2026/5/28/softball-coach-melsted-featured-on-mike-grimms-go-gopher-podcasthttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/5/28/softball-coach-melsted-featured-on-mike-grimms-go-gopher-podcastSoftball

Head coach Gretta Melsted sat down with Mike Grimm to talk about her vision for Gopher Softball.]]>Cameron Chard SportArtThu, 28 May 2026 09:02:00 CST1271006https://gophersports.com/news/2026/5/21/melsted-named-head-softball-coachhttps://gophersports.com/news/2026/5/21/melsted-named-head-softball-coachSoftball

Melsted led Augustana to an 813-313 overall record and was inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame in December 2024]]>Jane Sage Cowles StadiumThu, 21 May 2026 10:36:00 CST1270996