US EditionGophers Steamroll Past Manhattan, 99-36
Makena Christian scored 23 points as Minnesota shot 51.6% overall and made 11 of 21 three-pointers in their second consecutive season-opening blowout win.
- On Friday, the Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team beat the Manhattan Jaspers 99-36 at Williams Arena, marking their second straight blowout to open the season.
- Following a slow first quarter, Minnesota Golden Gophers shot just 29.4% but finished 51.6% and were 11 of 21 from three-point territory.
- Notably, Minnesota Golden Gophers had 5 players in double figures, with Grace Grocholski adding 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
- With the win, Minnesota Golden Gophers prepare to host Marquette on Nov. 11, following a strong last season record of 14-4 at home and 25-11 overall.
- Looking at opponent history, Manhattan Jaspers shot 42.5% overall and 29.7% from three last season, finishing 10-12 in MAAC and 5-10 on the road while Minnesota averaged 7.4 steals, 1.9 blocks and 10.7 turnovers.
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Duluth News Tribune
Gophers steamroll past Manhattan, 99-36
MINNEAPOLIS -- Mara Braun led five Minnesota players in double figures with a game-high 17 points as the Gophers routed the Manhattan Jaspers, 99-36, on Friday night at Williams Arena. Tori McKinney scored 16 points, while Sophie Hart added 13, Grace Grocholski 12 and Makena Christian 11 for the Gophers. The 63-point victory margin was the second-largest in school history. Minnesota (2-0) held Manhattan (0-2) to 30% shooting from the field, incl…
Women’s basketball: Gophers cruise against Manhattan
The Minnesota women’s basketball team had its second straight blowout to open the season, beating Manhattan 99-36 on Friday at Williams Arena. The Gophers struggled early, shooting just 29.4% from the field in the first quarter and led 17-10. But they finished the game shooting 51.6% and were 11 of 21 from 3-point territory. Mara Braun led the way with 17 points, while Tori McKinney had 16. Grace Grocholski had 12 points and team-highs of eight …
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