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The Minnesota Daily


Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

The Gophers advanced to the Super 16 after a 77-62 win over Pacific University.

Mara Braun returns to Gophers lineup, ignites WNIT run

by Alex Karwowski
Published March 29, 2024
Mara Braun and Sophie Hart returned to the court in time for the Gophers’ WNIT matches.
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.
Basketballs featuring the colors of all 14 teams line the wall of the Target Center during the Big Ten men's basketball media days on Oct. 10, 2023.

Gophers women’s basketball fields symphony of talent

by Alex Karwowski
Published December 3, 2023
The team has no singular factor defining its success, rather it is a combination of contributions.
Amaya Battle tries to block a shot on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The Gopher’s Women Basketball team faced off against University of Connecticut, and lost with a score of 62-44.

Heartfelt rivalry resurfaces in homegrown talent showdown

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 29, 2023
A celebration of Minnesota talent and women's basketball took place at Williams Arena Nov. 19 in a heartwarming reunion.
Gophers are acclimating to their new team members.

All eyes on Gophers women’s basketball under new leadership

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 6, 2023
Minnesota will open a highly anticipated season on Nov. 8 with a brand new coaching staff and seasoned sophomores.
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.
The games will be spread over six days, starting on Aug. 19.

Gophers women’s basketball goes global on foreign tour

by Alex Karwowski
Published July 14, 2023
The Gophers women’s basketball team will be headed to Croatia and Greece in August for a foreign tour.
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 Mara Braun charges for the basket during the Gophers' game against Lehigh, Nov. 13, 2022.

Women’s basketball starts season strong with two wins

by Alex Karwowski
Published November 15, 2022
Freshman Mara Braun has been leading the Gophers with her long range shooting.

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