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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Coach Dawn Plitzuweit on Feb. 28. The Gophers ended their season 20-16 after playing in the WNIT championship game.

Gophers struggle to score in WNIT championship game, lose 69-50

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 8, 2024
The Gophers fell short against St. Louis without their leading scorer but feel good about their future.
The Gophers still have the opportunity to play in the postseason.

Gophers women’s basketball defeats Rutgers, loses to Michigan in Big Ten Tournament

by Alex Karwowski
Published March 10, 2024
The Gophers women’s basketball team earned their first tournament victory in four years.
Forward Mallory Heyer raises her arms, preparing to defend a UConn Husky from making a layup on Nov. 19, 2023.

Women’s basketball stresses need for intense defense against top-ranked teams

by Alex Karwowski
Published January 21, 2024
The team has a variety of players contributing to their performance on the court but have been struggling to overcome their top-ranked opponents.
The women's basketball guard has been shooting pictures with her new camera since May.

Amaya Battle and her search for the perfect shot

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 30, 2023
Aside from playing Division I basketball for the Gophers, Amaya Battle has delved into the world of photography.
From left to right: Amaya Battle, Mallory Heyer, Niamya Holloway and Mara Braun. All three players exhibited high-level playing in their first year at UMN.

Sophomore trio provides a strong foundation for head coach Dawn Plitzuweit

by Andrew Cornelius
Published June 22, 2023
Mara Braun, Amaya Battle and Mallory Heyer all played at a high level in their first season at Minnesota.
Guard Mara Braun charges for the basket during the Gophers' game against Lehigh, Nov. 13, 2022.

Boilermakers’ defense steamrolls UMN women’s basketball

by Theo Franz
Published January 23, 2023
Three Gophers scored in the double digits, but it was not enough to overcome Purdue’s staunch defense.
Guard Amaya Battle dribbles the ball down the court during the Gophers' game against Lehigh, Nov. 13.

UMN women’s basketball doubles down on victories against Penn State

by Theo Franz
Published January 20, 2023
Carried by Alanna Micheaux’s 30-point double-double, the Gophers beat the Nittany Lions 75-67.
Guard Amaya Battle dribbles the ball down the court during the Gophers' game against Lehigh, Nov. 13.

Women’s basketball battles in Cavalier Classic Tournament

by Theo Franz
Published November 30, 2022
The Gophers relied heavily on the efforts of their freshmen in their win against Liberty.

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