vs. Penn State, Williams Enviornment, 7 p.m, Wednesday
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Opening bell: This would be the Gophers’ first sport with out Mara Braun, who harm her proper foot in Sunday’s loss at Illinois. When Braun hit a three-pointer within the fourth quarter’s first minute, the Gophers led by seven. With out her they had been outscored 23-11 the remainder of the best way. Minnesota (14-6 total, 4-5 Huge Ten) has misplaced two straight, each on the highway. Now the Gophers get to host one of many Huge Ten’s hottest groups and largest surprises. Penn State (15-5, 6-3) has received 5 straight. Sunday it scored 112 factors, probably the most factors ever scored towards a Maryland staff, in one more win.
Watch her: Gophers G Amaya Battle has scored in double figures in 5 of six video games and is coming off an 18-point, eight-rebound, seven-assist sport at Illinois. F Mallory Heyer has had a minimum of 5 rebounds in each sport and 10 or extra in six. Freshman Grace Grocholski had a three-game stretch of scoring in double figures damaged in Illinois. The fast-paced Nittany Lions have 5 gamers averaging in double figures. The chief is Ashley Owusu who, lastly wholesome, is averaging 18.6 factors and 5.8 rebounds. Mackenna Marisa (15.5) is without doubt one of the greatest gamers in PSU historical past.
Forecast: Given the adversity the Gophers must combat via, and coming off two troublesome losses to lower-division Huge Ten groups, a victory right here can be important, however maybe shocking.
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Kent Youngblood has lined sports activities for the Star Tribune for greater than 20 years.
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