Minnesota Golden Gophers

Established in 1862 in the Twin Cities, is the University of Minnesota, which is home to the Golden Gophers athletic teams. The 23 intercollegiate varsity teams participate in the NCAA Division 1 and compete in the Big Ten Conference and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Varsity teams for men include baseball, basketball, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, tennis, wrestling, cross-country, track & field, and swimming & diving. Varsity teams for women include basketball, golf, gymnastics hockey, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, cross-country, track & field, and swimming & diving.
When attending sporting events for the Golden Gophers, fans show off their Gopher pride wearing maroon and gold. Local venues at the University are Williams Arena, Siebert Field, Jane Sage Cowles Stadium, Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium, and TCF Bank Stadium.