Weekend Showdown Looms
The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers will open a split weekend with two high‑profile contests, beginning Thursday in Provo, Utah, against the No. 15 Brigham Young University Cougars, and concluding Sunday at home against the St. Thomas Tommies.
Minnesota enters the weekend unbeaten at 2‑0‑1 in Big 12 play, boasting a +5 goal differential after scoring seven while conceding just two across three matches.
Senior forward Ava Westlund has been the catalyst, netting two goals and an assist, including the decisive strike that secured the latest victory.
St. Thomas is guided by first‑year head coach Gretta Macdonald, a former mentor at St. Cloud State who earned Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Coach of the Year honors in 2023 and 2025.
The series history favors Minnesota, which holds a 4‑0 record over the Tommies dating back to 1993.
Fan Experience and Community Outreach
Sunday’s matchup will feature a Kid’s Day celebration, complete with Gopher‑themed face tattoos and interactive activities designed to draw families into the stadium atmosphere.