Who is the Gophers’ “Blanket Lady”?

Name: Who is the Gophers’ “Blanket Lady”?
Uploaded: 2026-03-25T21:37:57Z
Duration: 6 min 32 s
Description: We take a closer look at Alvera “Peps” Neuman, better known as the Gophers’ “Blanket Lady.” The 81-year-old superfan hasn’t missed a game since 2004 and has become a fixture at Minnesota women’s basketball games. But her story goes far beyond the stands — she once played competitively, founded her own team, and even scored 108 points in a single game.

FOX LOCAL Minneapolis · Mar 25, 2026 · 6m 32s

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We take a closer look at Alvera “Peps” Neuman, better known as the Gophers’ “Blanket Lady.” The 81-year-old superfan hasn’t missed a game since 2004 and has become a fixture at Minnesota women’s basketball games. But her story goes far beyond the stands — she once played competitively, founded her own team, and even scored 108 points in a single game.