I went to my first concert last Sunday. Concerts have never really appealed to me; the envisioned amalgamation of sweaty, intoxicated bodies was not how I wanted to spend my weekends. But despite all my misgivings, social anxiety and claustrophobia, I still found myself standing in a line winding through the cracked asphalt parking lot desperate to see Fletcher, popular in the queer community as an activist and pop artist from New Jersey.

The Variety Playhouse is not a huge venue, but it’s perfect for the intimacy of Fletcher’s music. The hour-long set made up for the three-year halt in Fletcher’s tour due to the pandemic, and it revived both a musical and personal evolution from the devastating heartbreak anthems in “you ruined new york city for me” to the blurred lines of lovers and exes in “THE S(EX) TAPES.”

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“THE S(EX) TAPES” was created while Fletcher and her ex, YouTuber Shannon Beveridge,  were quarantined together, and all the music videos were shot by Beveridge without any external crew or props. Getting to see and hear their vision alive was somehow both excruciating and breathtaking; the history of the album and the artist is a flawless setup for the nuanced exploration of what it means to love, to be loved and to fall out of love. 

Though I didn’t know Amelia Moore, Fletcher’s first opener, the heavy bass notes and alt-pop sound vibrated through the floor and hyped up the crowd. As soon as Moore’s songs ended, the crew rushed to set up for Julia Wolf. Wolf’s music, which incorporated faster beats and rapping, was completely different from my usual music taste, but I still enjoyed the adrenaline rush. Her engagement with the crowd made the performance all the more memorable, inciting and tempting us for Fletcher’s imminent appearance. 

The wait for Fletcher was almost agonizing. While we stood around, someone suddenly tapped me on the shoulder and handed me a stack of multi-colored paper hearts. On one side there was a small note that said, “Hold this heart up when Fletcher sings ‘Healing,’ the last song in the setlist to show her how proud we are.” Soon after, I heard bass drums and Fletcher’s voice echo in the auditorium. I pocketed the heart and turned toward the stage.

The almost three-minute intro with flashing red lights gave way to Fletcher, who was wearing a white top, jeans and a moss green jacket, standing on top of a concrete structure. The opening notes of “girls girls girls” caused the whole crowd to erupt in an enthusiastic chanting of the chorus, a riff off of Katy Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl.” As soon as the song ended, she quickly jumped into “Forever,” “Cherry,” her recent collaboration with Hayley Kiyoko and “If You’re Gonna Lie.” The energy and noise in the Playhouse were electrifying, and I could barely hear my own voice as it melted into the crowd. For the last six years, my discovery and appreciation of Fletcher had been a solitary one, but listening to her music live and with thousands of fans like myself was a surreal, existential experience altogether.

While I don’t have another concert experience to compare, being less than 30 feet from the stage felt magical. Fletcher designed the stage to look like the concrete jungle of New York City, where she got her heart broken for the first time, which served as the inspiration for her EP “you ruined new york city for me.” Pillars filled the space onstage; inside each wall was a member of Fletcher’s band, a scene no different from the crowded skyscrapers surrounding New York City, a melting pot of people from around the world. She continued the set with “All Love” and “Undrunk,” one of her first songs I ever listened to. The emotionally charged danceable beats are contrasted with a regretful and longing break up, perhaps mirroring the extreme spectrum of emotions a person might feel. 

Halfway through the set, Fletcher stepped down from the stage to sign boobs: a hallmark of all her concerts on this tour. The entire audience was anticipating this moment, with people in the front holding up signs like “Sign my girlfriend’s tits,” “You’re my girlfriend’s hall pass” and waving Sharpies above their heads. 

Fletcher’s transition into “S(EX) TAPES” started with more danceable songs like “Silence” and “If I Hated You” before turning to “Feel,” one of the slower songs from the EP. The album follows a complicated breakup, and it isn’t until “Feel” where the realization of the breakup finally sinks into her mind. The pain in her voice is still evident as she croons, “I’ll drink this wine, like it’s medicine for the mind.” Fletcher turned the microphone back at us, encouraging everyone to shout the lyrics they knew, further connecting us not only with her but also with the melancholic emotions of the song.  

Fletcher finished the show with an unreleased song she wrote for herself and her acoustic “Healing,” an ending to a setlist that perhaps symbolizes the transformation of both her music and herself. Immediately, a sea of hearts rose up from the crowd. Fletcher choked up; her voice cracked while she sang as she expressed her gratitude and love for her fanbase. Though “Healing” is not an upbeat song, it was the perfect ending to her concert: a vulnerable ode to the physical and mental pain that everyone is trying to work through.  

If there’s one word to explain Fletcher’s music, it would be unfiltered. I’ve always admired her honesty and rawness — not just in the topics she chooses to write about, like heartbreak and sex, but also in her unabashed fear of words and language. Her music bares forth uncomfortable emotions and brings up memories for each person that they might be too scared to face. For me, in particular, Fletcher’s music forced me to reckon with telling, admitting and believing the truth not to anyone else but myself. 

With my Fletcher hoodie closely hugged to my body, I vividly remember walking outside and saying to Brammhi Balarajan (23C), “This is the most amount of gay I’ve ever experienced in my life.” As much as sexuality is a spectrum, so was the queer audience at Fletcher. Driving away from the Playhouse and seeing the rest of the audience shuffling onto the sidewalk, I found myself less alone and more willing to breathe for the sake of myself. 

Sophia Ling (24C) is from Carmel, Indiana.

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A last-minute goal was the difference on Saturday afternoon as the Old Dominion women’s lacrosse team fell to the University of Delaware 12-11 at L.R. Hill Sports Complex. The Lady Monarchs came into the matchup with a 5-6 record and back-to-back victories over Niagara and Howard University last week. The Blue Hens came into the afternoon with an overall 2-7 record and were looking to win consecutive games for the first time this season.

Both teams took the field and got prepared for the face-off. With only 40 seconds having gone by in the game, Delaware got on the board first with an early goal. The Blue Hens extended their lead up to three after tallying two more goals in the next two minutes of the first quarter. Old Dominion fired back with consecutive goals from senior Lilly Siskind and sophomore Corrinne Stratton in an 80-second span. The Blue Hens responded with another goal that brought their lead to 4-2 mid-way through the first. ODU tallied two more goals later in the quarter as junior Maddie Mullenbach brought the deficit to within one and Carolina Shaefer tied the score at four with a little over three minutes to go. The game remained tied at four going into the second quarter. 

In the first few minutes of the second quarter, graduate student Claire Porter gave ODU its first lead of the game. With just under ten minutes in the quarter, the Lady Monarchs added another goal as freshman Sydney Taylor made it 6-4 after being awarded a free position shot. It was a back and forth affair throughout the game as the Blue Hens then came back with consecutive goals that tied the match at six. Both teams went into halftime even at six apiece. 

Coming out of the break, Old Dominion was the first to strike in the second half after Siskind tallied her second goal of the day. A few minutes after the ODU goal, Delaware retaliated with multiple goals that took the lead back 8-7. Not too long after, the Lady Monarchs answered with two more goals from sophomore Haley O’Connor, tying the score at eight, and Mullenbach, scoring her second in the afternoon that gave ODU the 9-8 lead. Stratton extended the ODU lead to 10-8 before the Blue Hens again fought back to tie the game at ten. The score would remain tied at ten going into the final frame. 

Neither team was able to break the tie until the eight minute mark in the fourth when Delaware pulled ahead 11-10. Just over 90 seconds later, the Lady Monarchs responded as Porter connected with Taylor who tied the score at 11 with 6:33 remaining in the match. The game remained even until the last minute of regulation. With 37 seconds left in the contest, the Blue Hens broke the tie with a late goal after the ball struck past sophomore goalkeeper Jenna Peccia. That goal would seal Delaware’s 12-11 victory over Old Dominion. It may have not been the outcome that Peccia had wanted, but she registered a career-high 20 saves for the Lady Monarchs. Siskind finished the game with two goals and two assists, while Taylor had two goals and one assist. 

Old Dominion concluded non-conference play with an overall 5-7 record and will begin the American Athletic Conference action next weekend as they travel down to East Carolina University. Their matchup with the Pirates is scheduled for Saturday, April 2nd at 1p.m. 

Masking in classrooms ended on March 21, following Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery Amir St. Clair’s announcement that the mask mandate in indoor spaces would be gradually lifted beginning March 7. This decision follows a trend both locally and nationally of loosening mask restrictions.

While Georgia never had a statewide mask mandate, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens allowed Atlanta’s to expire March 3. This lift follows a trend of democratic-leaning cities ending their mask mandates nationwide. Many Republican-leaning cities haven’t had mandates in place throughout the pandemic

However, eliminating the mask mandate sparked contention in democratic-leaning areas. When California lifted their school mask mandate on March 11, some school districts kept their mandate intact. New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ lift of the mask mandate in public schools also elicited a mixed response.

Despite these trends, St. Clair told the Wheel that the driving factor of Emory’s COVID-19 decisions are not other states’ actions. If other states were to reinstate masking, that wouldn’t necessarily mean a change for the University.

He noted that Emory’s geographical location impacts COVID-19 guidelines based on case and vaccination rates in Atlanta.

DeKalb County cases are trending downward, averaging 63 cases a day as of March 20. Statewide, there are only eight cases per 100,000 people, which is low compared to other states.

The Georgia State Senate passed the Unmask Georgia Students Act on March 1, which does not lift school district mandates but allows parents to choose whether or not to send their children to school in a mask. The bill is currently in the House, but has not been passed yet.

Like the trends seen in democratic-leaning cities, however, the University’s removal of the classroom mask mandate is evoking mixed thoughts.

Professor of Sociology Frank Lechner is pleased with Emory removing the mask mandate.

“I support the decision and I think it’s overdue,” Lechner said, “I don’t think we’ve ever had a presentation of evidence of specifically the net benefits of masks.”

A recent trend of democratic-leaning cities ending their mask mandates has emerged nationwide, which has sparked mixed opinions. (Unsplash)

Sam Goldstone (25C) also supports the mandate being lifted, noting that Emory’s 98.7% vaccination rate for students who completed their primary vaccination series decreases their risk of severe illness. As for students who are up-to-date on vaccinations, that’s at 90.7%.

“There’s a simple scientific solution,” Goldstone said. “Get vaccinated.” 

Goldstone also cited inconsistencies in COVID-19 guidelines as reason for why lifting the mask mandate was necessary.

“Masks haven’t been required in the dorms since August,” Goldstone said. “It’s the place where we see each other the most.”

Lechner also expressed discontent with inconsistencies in masking requirements. He noted that varsity athletes were not required to wear masks during practice while other Emory students had to wear masks in the gym.

Both Goldstone and Lechner mentioned how masking guidelines felt part of “political theater” by the Emory administration. 

Lechner said that the mask mandate lift was a “step away from the theatrical aspect.” However, he is supportive of the new guidelines allowing “people who feel vulnerable to protect themselves” by wearing masks if they choose.

Associate Professor of History Judith Miller sees lifting the mandate as a “risky and unfortunate policy,” especially due to the rise in the BA.2 variant in the United States.

“As someone who’s immunocompromised, I’ve just been kicked to the curb,” Miller said. “The classrooms I teach in are not safe.”

Additionally, Alena Song (25C) said the decision to lift the mask mandate makes her “nervous.”

“Aside from being physically sick, COVID wreaked havoc on my social and mental health,” Song said.

Now that the mask mandate is lifted, St. Clair stated he is focused on how to support the community going forward. He said that additional resources, communications, webinars and other forms of support may be needed to encourage the community to be active participants in new guidelines.

Executive Director of Student Health Services Sharon Rabinovitz encouraged students to remain vigilant about monitoring COVID-19 exposure and symptoms.

“Isolation and quarantine is not going away, testing is not going away,” Rabinovitz said.

Miller cited Emory’s lack of required testing as a “big missing piece” of their COVID response. She said she’s heard from her own students that they either test off-campus or don’t test at all to avoid isolation procedures.

“That I find incredibly concerning,” Miller said.

Operating status at Emory is still yellow, although Emory Forward is “assessing changes to the operating model,” according to St. Clair. Masks are optional indoors, meaning students and faculty are welcome to engage in their preferred level of protection.

For Miller, she’s seen the effectiveness of masks in her own classroom.

“I’ll be a faculty member who wears a mask for the rest of my career,” Miller said.

While the COVID-19 pandemic still maintains a public health crisis globally, case levels in the United States continue to decline. At Emory, cases have remained low since the announcement. 

For the future, Emory’s COVID-19 team wants to “empower the individual to make decisions,” according to St. Clair. Overall, he hopes the Emory community will learn to “live responsibly with COVID-19.”

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Berkeley individual shot near Berkeley Bowl grocery store

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On Saturday, a city resident was shot near Berkeley Bowl.

A resident was shot near Ninth Street and Heinz Avenue in front of Berkeley Bowl shoppers at around 2:50 p.m. Saturday, according to Berkeley Police Department Lt. Chris Bonaventure.

Bonaventure said the individual maintained non-life-threatening injuries and that the suspect is still at large.

Check back for updates.

Matt Brown is a deputy news editor. Contact him at mattbrown@dailycal.org, and follow him on Twitter at @maattttbrown.

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On March 23, at 4:30 p.m. MDT, the inauguration ceremony of the 17th President of the University of Utah, Taylor R. Randall, was held at Kingsbury Hall in President’s Circle. About 800 people attended, and a watch party was also held at the A. Ray Olpin Union Building and the U Asia Campus in South Korea.

Randall was selected as president of the U on Aug. 5, 2021. He is the former dean of the David Eccles School of Business.

His inauguration began with an invocation by Elaine S. Dalton, a former leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and a Land Acknowledgement by Lori McDonald, Vice President of Student Affairs at the U.

Chair of the Board of Trustees Christian Gardner said that although he is now being inaugurated he has been “hard at work” since August.

“He truly is a leader that knows how to put ideas into action,” said Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees Katie Eccles.

The event included several other speakers, including Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Karl Ulrich, and a video that chronicled Randall’s journey at the U.

“It is an honor to serve an institution that has meant so much to me and my family over multiple generations,” Randall said in an email interview. “I’ve observed the power of what the University of Utah can do for individuals and families, including my own.”

According to Randall, by becoming a top 10 public university with unsurpassed societal impact, the U will inspire a new generation of students, find new and faster ways to innovate, improve and touch the lives of all Utahns.

Randall said he inherits an institution poised for remarkable success.

“I am so grateful for this opportunity to lead an institution that I love, a top-tier research university that provides an exceptional education, groundbreaking research, and meaningful service in the community around us,” he said.

Randall stressed the U’s imagination to inspire, innovate and impact. He wants the student body to total 40,000 students and plans to increase annual external research funding to $1 billion within 7 years, impacting the lives of the 3.3 million Utahns who live in the communities around our campus.

“At the University of Utah, we have a philosophy of ‘Imagine, then do.’ It’s why we call it Imagine U,” Randall said. “’Imagine’ is one of the most powerful and evocative words in the English language. It evokes something personal and aspirational to everyone who hears it.”

Randall also mentioned the Sorenson/Gay Epicenter, which will be built near the Eccles Student Life Center. This housing and educational concept was developed based on Lassonde Studios.

“Let’s think of campus as more than a classroom, but rather an experience, a playground where anything is possible,” President Randall said. “This begins by literally building a campus that integrates learning, living, and the world around them.”

The epicenter, which will include a 755-bed educational experience, will have two research centers co-located within the Sorenson Impact Center and the Center for Business Health and Prosperity. According to President Randall, the co-location of these activities will provide opportunities for students to find innovative solutions to today’s social issues.

Randall said he wants to cultivate community connections, build trust, uproot injustices and transform the future of this amazing state we live in.

“To accomplish this, we must impact the lives of all 3.3 million Utahns and have a presence in all 29 Utah counties,” he said. “We plan to infuse interdisciplinary research that goes beyond STEM — research that includes the humanities, arts, education, social work, nursing, and so on.”

Randall plans to capitalize on what differentiates the U from any other school in the state, such as the U’s research expertise.

“For students who are making a choice between attending the U or another school, we want there to be no comparison,” Randall said.

According to Randall, students can travel to the U’s campus in Korea, get hands-on experience or assist with economic development projects in Ghana or learn great literature and architecture through our London Global U partnership.

He said he wants prospective students to immediately have “FOMO” after learning about the freshman experiences provided at the U.

“We want 80% of our freshmen to have these experiences, and then after their first year, rinse and repeat,” he said.

He added that the new name for this will be “Utah Fresh.”

“New experiences will be launched this fall for students interested in science, engineering, business, the arts and humanities, and social impact. Only at the University of Utah,” President Randall said.

In his inauguration speech, Randall said that moments like the Collective Day of Action held on March 22 are what are going to make the U a great institution.

“As I have walked around campus for the last six, seven, eight months, trying to understand its nuances, I have been completely inspired by what is here,” he said.

He concluded his speech by mentioning his three children who have graduated from the U and emphasizing the importance of education.

“So when I reimagine the University of Utah, I see inspiration, innovation and impact,” Randall said. “I hope you will all join me.”

The ceremony ended with a benediction from Pastor Robert A. Merrills.

A video of the inauguration is available on the U’s YouTube channel.

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The Student Government Association (SGA) presidential candidate Alyssa Stegall (21Ox, 23C) will advance to a runoff against a vote of “no confidence” after no candidate received over 50% of the vote, according to a March 25 email from the Elections Board. The runoffs will take place from March 28 at 12 p.m. to March 29 at 12 p.m. 

The results were emailed to the student body Friday night after the voting period ended at 12 p.m. that day. 

In total, 1,681 votes were cast in the SGA presidential election, a 26.88% decrease from last year. “No confidence” won a plurality of the vote, earning 785 (46.69%) votes. Stegall amassed 551 (32.77%) votes. Eleanor Liu (21Ox, 23B) finished last, securing 345 (20.52%) votes. 

After Elisabet Ortiz (24C) was disqualified from the SGA presidential race due to her status as a gap year student, she initially stated she planned to appeal the decision to the Constitutional Council and campaigned for the student body to vote “no confidence.” In a March 19 Instagram post, Ortiz cited that although the policy was intended to prevent non-Emory students, future students or abroad students from running, it was discriminatory as “disenfranchised students such as [herself] who are in legal limbo, on medical leaves of absence, or taking time off for mental health, are barred from running.” 

Later, Ortiz announced on March 21 that she decided to “step out” of the race, but still advocated for students to vote “no confidence” to “show SGA the necessity of changing its constitution to include marginalized voices.” 

Stegall’s running mate, Noah Marchuck (24C), won the SGA vice presidential race, receiving 906 (53.89%) votes. While Marchuck had no opponents, “no confidence” received 775 (46.1%) votes. The vice presidential race garnered 10 less votes of “no confidence” than the presidential race. 

The BBA Council presidential election will also advance to a runoff between Dani Nakash (23B), who received 159 (49.22%) votes, and Natalie Spitzer (23B), who garnered 123 (38.08%) votes. “No confidence” received 41 (12.69%) votes out of the 323 votes cast.

In total, 1,274 students voted in the College Council presidential election, which Akshat Toshniwal (23C) won with 938 (73.62%) votes. “No confidence” received 336 (26.37%) votes. 

Neha Murthy (24C) won the College Council vice presidential election with 949 (74.48%) votes out of the 1,274 votes cast. “No confidence” amassed 325 (25.51%) votes.

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Red-hot USC men’s volleyball team travels up to the Farm this weekend for a huge two-match series with No. 14 Stanford.

Ranked No. 5 in the country, the Trojans enter the series on a six-match winning streak, with victories over No. 7 Pepperdine, BYU, George Mason, Vanguard and Menlo. In addition, all six of the Trojans’ wins during the little over one-month span have come in four sets or fewer.

At 16-3 on the season, USC comes second in Division 1 wins this year, behind only No. 2 Penn State, currently 17-3. The Trojans’ strong play has not gone unrecognized, as the team even received a single first-place vote in the AVCA Coaches’ Poll this week.

A key player in USC’s recent hot stretch is senior outside hitter Brandon Browning, who currently ranks third on the team in digs with 99 and fourth in both kills and service aces with 110 and 11, respectively.

“Everyone is motivated and really confident right now,” said Browning in an interview with the Daily Trojan. “We have some really good competition coming up, so we’re really excited.”

If the Trojans aim to continue their winning streak, they will have to take down a dangerous Stanford team. Despite faltering a bit down the stretch — losing five of their past six matches — the Cardinal still sit at No. 14 in the country, with more than enough talent to take down a top-five opponent. 

One player that USC needs to prepare for is junior outside hitter Will Rottman. Rottman currently leads Stanford in kills with 245 and in service aces with 24. Rottman’s 0.38 service aces per set are good for ninth in the MPSF and ahead of any USC player. In addition, he is fourth on the team in both digs — with 91 — and in blocks — with 26.0.

The Trojans also have to worry about junior setter Nathan Lietzke. Lietzke’s 603 assists on the season lead Stanford by a wide margin, and his 9.89 assists per set rank sixth most in the MPSF. For reference, USC redshirt senior setter Chris Hall leads the conference with 13.22 assists per set.

According to Browning, however, USC cannot worry too much about Stanford’s talented roster. Instead, it must focus on its own team and ensure it brings its A-game up to the Farm.

“At the end of the day, really the only thing we can control is us,” Browning said. “If we go and do that, I think we play really good volleyball, and that’s really all that we can ask for from ourselves.” 

To avoid a slip-up at the hands of its conference rivals, USC cannot get caught looking ahead. After a trip to the Bay Area this weekend, the Trojans return back to Galen Center for a huge two-match set against No. 1 UCLA next week. 

However, Browning said that the Trojans know they must stay focused on the upcoming matches with Stanford to keep their winning streak intact.

“It’s a lot about staying in the moment,” Browning said. “Just really trying to be present, and taking it a day at a time.” 

USC will take on Stanford Friday at 7 p.m. and then again Saturday evening at 6 p.m. at Maples Pavilion.

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Trailing 3-1 in the second period, the No. 5/6 Gophers men’s hockey team hunkered down and scored three unanswered goals en route to a 4-3 overtime victory over No. 10/9 Massachusetts Friday evening in the first round of NCAA play to advance to the Worcester Regional final.

Skating in his 100th game in a Minnesota uniform, junior co-captain Ben Meyers continues to show up for the Gophers (25-12) when they need him.

Meyers ended the Minutemen’s season and continued Minnesota’s onward when he one-timed freshman Aaron Huglen’s feed past Massachusetts’ goaltender Matt Murray 8:31 into the extra frame.

Big Ten Player of the Year Meyers recorded his team-leading fifth game-winning goal this season while recording his fifth multi-point performance in his last six contests, where he has 13 points (seven goals, seven assists) over that span.

Freshman Tristan Broz started the three unanswered goals comeback for Minnesota. He scored his sixth goal of the season after deflecting junior Jaxon Nelson’s pass into the back of the net with 2:51 remaining in the second period, cutting the Gophers’ deficit to 3-2.

With the Gophers on a man advantage needing an equalizer in the third period, Broz’s first-year counterpart freshman Matthew Knies batted down a clearing attempt from the Minutemen in the offensive zone and fired a wicked wrister past Murray to knot the game at 3-3 with 6:43 remaining in the game.

However, Minnesota had a slow start to their NCAA slate as Massachusetts scored the game’s first two goals 59 seconds apart past the halfway point of the first period.

While the referees whistled down junior Ryan Johnson for cross-checking, the Minutemen continued to control the puck in the offensive zone. Eventually, Reed Lebster fired the puck past junior goaltender Justen Close with 5:51 remaining in the first period.

Then Massachusetts went to the man advantage and converted their only power play of the evening, as Garrett Wait scored just 50 seconds after Lebster’s opening goal.

Johnson stopped the bleeding for the Gophers as he scored their first goal of the game with 1:58 remaining in the first frame of play. His goal marked his third this season, which comes as a career-best in a single season for the junior.

For the Minutemen, Lebster added his second goal of the night early in the second period (1:24 into the period) before the Gophers started their comeback victory.

Minnesota is now 5-0-0 all-time against the Minutemen.

The Gophers will face Western Michigan in the Worcester Regional Final on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 3 or 5:30 p.m.