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Guard Sara Scalia sits on the bench before the game starts at Williams Arena on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. The Gophers defeated Vermont 90-58.

Gophers women’s basketball struggle against red-hot No. 25 Iowa 105-49

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published January 20, 2022
The No. 25 Hawkeys’ offense led by All-America guard Caitlin Clark was too much for Minnesota to handle.
Forward Eric Curry jumps to defend against sophomore forward Ivan Bender on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at the Sports Pavilion.

Gophers drop first game of season to No. 19 Michigan State

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published December 9, 2021

Minnesota struggled from the field for the first time this season against No. 19 Michigan State in its first Big Ten game of the season. That didn’t stop the Gophers from giving the Spartans a fight...

Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.

Gophers lose 67-70 to Nebraska in Big Ten opener

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 6, 2021
Minnesota wasn’t able to overcome the loss of Jasmine Powell, in its first Big Ten game of the season against the Cornhuskers.
Gophers guard Gadiva Hubbard prepares to shoot during Minnesotas game against Penn State on Sunday, February 12, 2018. The Gophers won 101-68.

Gophers fall 82-76 to North Carolina in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published December 2, 2021
After winning three of their last four games and three straight at home, the Gophers weren’t able to get past the Tar Heels, losing 82-76
Forward Eric Curry shoots the ball at Williams Arena on Saturday, Jan. 19,2019. The Gophers defeated Penn State 65-64.

Gopher hoops survive Hugley’s explosive game, beat Pitt 54-53

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 30, 2021
Minnesota’s disadvantage down low finally came to hurt them Tuesday night, but a last-second basket pushed the Gophers ahead.
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The Gophers were defeated by Wisconsin 72-62.

Gophers take home sixth place in first-ever women’s Battle 4 Atlantis

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 24, 2021
 After suffering an opening-round loss to No. 2 UConn, Minnesota defeated Syracuse fell short against Oklahoma, taking home sixth place at the Battle 4 Atlantis.
Gophers forward Kadi Sissoko blocks Eastern Illinois’ Karle Pace at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Gophers defeated Eastern Illinois 72-68.

Balanced attack against American gives Gophers third consecutive win 73-56

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 18, 2021
In their fourth game in only eight days to start the season, Minnesota defeated American 73-56.
Guard Jasmine Powell approaches her defender at Williams Arena at Williams Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. The Gophers fell to Missouri State 69-77.(Liam Armstrong / Minnesota Daily)

Gophers women’s basketball responds with two wins over weekend

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published November 15, 2021
The Gophers picked up wins over Arizona State and George Washington in a bounce-back weekend.
Forward Eric Curry shoots the ball at Williams Arena on Saturday, Jan. 19,2019. The Gophers defeated Penn State 65-64.

Gophers men’s basketball takes first place in the Asheville Championship

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 14, 2021
Minnesota improves to 3-0 on the season after a double overtime thriller in the championship game.
Then-freshman Isaiah Ihnen looks to pass the ball at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Feb 19, 2020.

Gophers basketball wins season opener behind Battle’s strong performance

by AJ Condon, Sports Reporter
Published November 10, 2021
In his return to his home state, Jamison Battle led the team in scoring with 18 points.

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