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I picked up a few extra assignments with the Star Tribune over the 2017-18 winter. I usually had just covered prep stories, but I had the opportunity to write about the University of Minnesota Gophers men's hockey team and women's basketball team. 

Gophers men's hockey

U spreads wealth against Crimson
Nov. 18, 2017

Four players scored for the Gophers, who improved to 6-1 on their home ice. 
Second-period surge saves Gophers
Dec. 2, 2017

A burst of four goals provides a lead that holds up against Wisconsin.
U finishes strong -- but empty 
Dec. 3, 2017
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Equalizer proves elusive despite fierce third period. 
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Gophers women's basketball

U rolls after closing first half 19-0
Dec. 23, 2017

Minnesota started slowly but stayed unbeaten this season at Williams Arena. 
Making a good start better drives Gophers
Dec. 31, 2017 

The team is 12-2 as it returns to conference play. 
Game slips away in fourth quarter
Jan. 1, 2018

Gophers suffer their first home loss of the season. 
Pitts making early impact at U
Jan. 18, 2018

The freshman from Detroit is among the keys to a high-scoring offense. 
U dominates Badgers
Jan. 19, 2018

Kenisha Bell's 24 points lead Gophers to their 10th win in a row over Wisconsin.

Gophers open huge 4-game homestand 
Feb. 11, 2018

It could decide if Minnesota makes the NCAA tournament. 
Defense, rebounding keys for U vs. Terps
Feb. 18, 2018 

Gophers know they can score a lot of points. 
Gophers put up big numbers to build on
Feb. 12, 2018 

U starts fast vs. Nittany Lions, reaches triple digits for fifth time this season. 

U trips top-10 Terps
Feb. 19, 2018 

Gophers' 58 percent three-point shooting paves way in upset of Maryland. 

Senior women closing U careers at the Barn
Feb. 20, 2018 

Emotional game might help case for NCAA berth. 
Gophers hit cold front
Feb. 21, 2018 

The U missed injured guard Hubbard and a lot of shots.