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Gophers pull away in second half, win at Penn State

A 21-point road victory saw Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team win 87-66 at Penn State on Jan. 29, 2026, improving to 15-6.
After a close first half, the Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team led 42-38 before a third quarter 17-7 run. The Gophers then pulled away.
Tori McKinney led the Gophers offensively with 23 points, Mara Braun added 22, and four of five starters scored in double figures including Sophie Hart and Amaya Battle with 12 each; Battle also grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Gophers improved their Big Ten record to 6 and return home to face Purdue on Sunday with a 2 p.m. tip-off.
The Gophers' efficiency showed in assists and turnovers, as Minnesota shot 10 of 22 from three and recorded 20 assists, televised on BTN+.

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Gophers pull away in second half, win at Penn State

McKinney scores 23 points, Braun 22 points as Minnesota improves to 15-6

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Women’s basketball: Gophers win at Penn State

The Minnesota women's basketball team improved to 15-6 on the season with a 21-point victory at Penn State Wednesday evening.

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Minnesota 87, Penn St. 66

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