2016 NCAA Champions - University of Minnesota Athletics

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Schedule

Oct 10

3:30 PM

Men's Swimming & Diving

vs South Dakota

Oct 10

3:30 PM

Women's Swimming & Diving

vs Nebraska

Oct 10

3:30 PM

Women's Swimming & Diving

vs South Dakota

Minnesota won its seventh national title with a 3-1 win against Boston College. It marked the third time in program history the team won back-to-back championships.
Sarah Potomak scored just 13 seconds into the game against the Eagles. Amanda Kessel and Kelly Pannek added third-period goals. Potomak was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
The Gophers advanced to the final with a 3-2 overtime win against Wisconsin in the national semifinal.
Potomak scored the overtime gamewinner at the 15:00 mark
Seniors Hannah Brandt, Brook Garzone, Amanda Kessel, Amanda Leveille, and Milica McMillen finished their careers with a record of 148-9-6 (.926).
Brad Frost became the winningest coach in program history with a 7-0 win against St. Cloud State in January.
Amanda Leveille finished her career as the NCAA all-time leader in both save percentage (.947) and winning percentage (.897).
Hannah Brandt finished her career as Minnesota's all-time leader in both points (285) and assists (170) and ranked second in Gopher history in career goals (115).
Amanda Kessel returned to college hockey after a two and a half year hiatus. She finished with 11 goals and six assists in 13 games. She finished her career second in school history with 246 points.