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The Minnesota Daily

Williams Arena as seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Dawn Plitzuweit brings new talent to women’s basketball

by Alex Karwowski
Published April 14, 2023
Lindsay Whalen’s exit means new players and coaching staff for the Gophers as they begin preparations for the 2023-24 season.
Guard Katie Borowicz looks to pass the ball in-bounds to her teammates during Minnesota's game against Kentucky, Dec. 7, 2022. The Gophers lost, 80-74.

Katie Borowicz medically retires from Gopher women’s basketball

by Alex Karwowski
Published March 22, 2023
Borowicz started 17 of 29 games for Minnesota this season, averaging 8.5 points, 3 assists and 2.7 rebounds per-game.
Forward Alanna Micheaux shoots the ball at the game against Nebraska on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Women’s basketball concludes season, mistake-riddled performance

by Theo Franz
Published March 1, 2023
Mara Braun’s scoring explosion in the second half was not enough for Minnesota to overcome Penn State’s full-court press or their myriad of turnovers.
Forward Alanna Micheaux shoots the ball at the game against Nebraska on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

UMN women’s basketball earns first Big Ten win in nearly a month

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 20, 2023
Isabelle Gradwell drained a 3 ending a six game losing streak for the Gophers on Wednesday.
Forward Alanna Micheaux shoots during the game against Michigan on Sunday, Jan. 29.

Gophers women’s basketball losing streak grows

by Alex Karwowski
Published February 13, 2023
Minnesota’s conference struggles continued dropping three more Big Ten games in the last week.
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.
Banham started her work in media last season broadcasting a contest between Rutgers and the Gophers. Photo courtesy of Gopher Athletics.

Rachel Banham inspires next generation of hoopers with podcast

by Theo Franz
Published December 5, 2022
The former Gopher directs care-free conversations with players, coaches and fans to personalize and grow the game of women’s basketball.
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.
Williams Arena as seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Gophers women’s basketball struggles in Fargo, recovers at home

by Alex Karwowski and Theo Franz
Published November 22, 2022
Players achieve personal bests while splitting last weekend’s set of games.
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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