NCAA programs are allowed to take foreign trips once every four years, and this will be Minnesota’s first-ever trip abroad since going to Japan in 2019. On that trip, the Gophers trained and competed in Okayama, Japan, from March 17-24, 2019. The team also took a trip to Japan in March of 2015.
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to take this group abroad this summer,” said head coach Keegan Cook. “Competing overseas is one of the most impactful student-athlete experiences we can offer, both individually and collectively for the team. We’ve had a productive spring teaching period and I’m looking forward to the challenge and development this trip will offer us.”
Competition-wise, the Gophers will play Vakifbank TBC (May 14), Fenerbahce (May 15) and Eczacibsi (May 16), three…