Gophers Extend Dawn Plitzuweit Through 2032

The Board of Regents approved the long-term deal as an institutional endorsement after three seasons of on-court improvement and a Sweet 16 return.

Overview

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved a contract extension for head coach Dawn Plitzuweit that runs through the 2032 season, a move announced Thursday.
Plitzuweit enters her fourth season after guiding the program to a 69-36 record over three years and the program’s first NCAA Tournament berth since 2018.
Last season the Gophers went 24-9, matched a program record with 13 Big Ten wins, hosted NCAA early rounds for the first time since 2005, and reached the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005.
The university’s public announcement did not include salary or incentive details while a separate report published later provided specific compensation and buyout figures.
The extension locks in coaching continuity that could boost recruiting and player development and raises expectations for the 2026–27 season as the program seeks to build on recent postseason success.