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Gophers women's basketball has high expectations for 2026-27
The Gophers return their top three scorers and add freshmen and transfers as they target another NCAA berth and a higher seed.
- Minnesota women's basketball eyes another NCAA tournament run, beginning the 2026-27 campaign Nov. 2 against Harvard at Williams Arena under Head coach Dawn Plitzuweit.
- Last April, Minnesota finished 15th in the final Associated Press poll with a 24-9 record, earning the program's first NCAA tournament berth since 2018 and reaching the Sweet 16.
- Despite losing Amaya Battle and Sophie Hart, the Gophers return top scorers Mara Braun, Tori McKinney, and Grace Grohoski, while adding transfers Gracie Merkel and Tayla Thomas to bolster depth.
- At the Big Ten's media day Wednesday in Rosemont, Ill., McKinney expressed confidence, stating, 'It's taking that momentum into this season and seeing what we can do with it.'
- Competing in the 18-team Big Ten will challenge the Gophers, but Braun is shooting for 'even further' success, believing 'everyone can be a threat out there' on the roster.
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