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The Gophers haven't played in the NCAA Tournament since 2017-18, but Plitzwueit has led the program to a Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) runner-up finish and now a WBIT championship in ...
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Minnesota was victorious at home over Florida 66-52 last time out, led by Grace Grocholski (20 PTS, 58.33 FG%, 4-6 from 3PT) and Tori McKinney (14 PTS, 6 AST, 3 STL, 50.00 FG%, 3-7 from 3PT).
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Grace Grocholski scored 20 points and the defense delivered in the Gophers’ victory over Florida on Monday evening. Minnesota faces Belmont on Wednesday.
The Minnesota women’s basketball team (24-11, 8-10 B1G) defeated the Florida Gators (19-18, 5-11 SEC) 66-52 on Monday evening at Hinkle Fieldhouse. With the win, the Golden Gophers will compete in the WBIT (Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament) Championship against Belmont on Wednesday at 5 p.m. CT.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Minnesota women's basketball team (24-11, 8-10 B1G) defeated the Florida Gators (19-18, 5-11 SEC) 66-52 on Monday evening at Hinkle Fieldhouse. With the win, the Golden Gophers will compete in the WBIT (Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament) Championship against Belmont on Wednesday at 5 p.m. CT live on ESPN2.
Belmont will face No. 2 seed Minnesota (24-11), a 66-52 winner over Florida in the other semifinal Monday, in the championship.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
The Bruins had erased a 21-point deficit earlier in the tournament, but 24 was too much as the Golden Gophers had time on their side.
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The winner will advance to the WBIT Final Four at Hinkle Fieldhouse March 31-April 2 in Indianapolis. Gonzaga beat top-seeded Colorado, 64-55, on Sunday. Amaya Battle finished with 15 points, five rebounds and five assists for the Gophers, and teammate Mallory Heyer had eight points and a game-high 12 rebounds.