Gophers Outmuscle Marquette in Dominant Display
The Minnesota women's basketball team continued its impressive start to the season with a resounding 90-47 win over Marquette on Tuesday night at Williams Arena, further solidifying their 3-0 record. The Golden Eagles were thoroughly outplayed by the Gophers, who shot an efficient 50.7% from the field and dominated the paint, outscoring Marquette 48-12 in that department.
Sophomore standout Tori McKinney led the charge with a strong all-around performance, scoring 16 points and grabbing seven rebounds, while Grace Grocholski chipped in with 19 points and eight rebounds. The duo's chemistry was evident as they worked seamlessly together to create scoring opportunities and control the tempo of the game.
Marquette's Lee Volker led the Golden Eagles' offense with 13 points, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Minnesota's explosive attack. The Gophers' bench also contributed significantly, with Brylee Glenn scoring 13 points off the bench and Mara Braun adding nine points, seven assists, and six rebounds.
Coach Dawn Plitzuweit praised her team's depth and resilience, saying "the depth of our group is definitely something that we wanted to have and we have this year. Anyone can have a night." The Gophers' collective effort was also highlighted by their strong defensive play, which limited Marquette to just 32.7% shooting from the field.
The victory marked another impressive display of the Gophers' ability to execute their game plan and outmuscle their opponents. As McKinney noted, "we approach every game the same... we have to value every opponent." With this win, Minnesota is off to a strong start in the season, setting themselves up for success as they head into upcoming matchups against New Jersey Institute of Technology and Kansas.
The Gophers' dominance on both ends of the floor was evident throughout the game, with Minnesota's 21-3 run over the final six minutes of the third quarter and first three of the fourth quarter ultimately putting the game out of reach. As Plitzuweit said, "every young lady that stepped on the court today played hard and played well and gave us some really good minutes."
The Minnesota women's basketball team continued its impressive start to the season with a resounding 90-47 win over Marquette on Tuesday night at Williams Arena, further solidifying their 3-0 record. The Golden Eagles were thoroughly outplayed by the Gophers, who shot an efficient 50.7% from the field and dominated the paint, outscoring Marquette 48-12 in that department.
Sophomore standout Tori McKinney led the charge with a strong all-around performance, scoring 16 points and grabbing seven rebounds, while Grace Grocholski chipped in with 19 points and eight rebounds. The duo's chemistry was evident as they worked seamlessly together to create scoring opportunities and control the tempo of the game.
Marquette's Lee Volker led the Golden Eagles' offense with 13 points, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Minnesota's explosive attack. The Gophers' bench also contributed significantly, with Brylee Glenn scoring 13 points off the bench and Mara Braun adding nine points, seven assists, and six rebounds.
Coach Dawn Plitzuweit praised her team's depth and resilience, saying "the depth of our group is definitely something that we wanted to have and we have this year. Anyone can have a night." The Gophers' collective effort was also highlighted by their strong defensive play, which limited Marquette to just 32.7% shooting from the field.
The victory marked another impressive display of the Gophers' ability to execute their game plan and outmuscle their opponents. As McKinney noted, "we approach every game the same... we have to value every opponent." With this win, Minnesota is off to a strong start in the season, setting themselves up for success as they head into upcoming matchups against New Jersey Institute of Technology and Kansas.
The Gophers' dominance on both ends of the floor was evident throughout the game, with Minnesota's 21-3 run over the final six minutes of the third quarter and first three of the fourth quarter ultimately putting the game out of reach. As Plitzuweit said, "every young lady that stepped on the court today played hard and played well and gave us some really good minutes."
Marquette getting smashed by 90-47? That's just basic math. The Gophers are like the NBA of college hoops right now, no joke. Tori McKinney and Grace Grocholski are like two peas in a pod out there on the court, it's adorable how seamlessly they play together 
. But let's be real, if you're getting dominated 48-12 in the paint by some freshmen, you gotta question your coachin' or whatever... Dawn Plitzuweit seems to know what she's doin', but still...
. I mean, they're already 3-0 and dominating games like this one against Marquette? It's not even close. Their depth is scary because it means they can just replace players with fresh blood if someone gets hurt or tired. And their defense is on point too... it's like they're suffocating opponents or something 
. I'm sure other teams are gonna struggle to keep up with the Gophers' tempo and game plan. Mark my words, Minnesota's gonna be all the way at the top of the conference standings by the end of the season 
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. It's clear that Minnesota has a solid game plan in place and is executing it flawlessly. The depth of their bench is truly impressive, with players like Brylee Glenn and Mara Braun making significant contributions off the bench.
. Their chemistry is undeniable, and it's no wonder they're both having standout seasons. Coach Plitzuweit's emphasis on teamwork and resilience is paying off, and it's exciting to see the Gophers continue their strong start to the season.
. It's clear that Minnesota has some serious firepower on both ends of the floor, and I'm eager to see how they'll match up against New Jersey Institute of Technology and Kansas in their upcoming matchups 
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! 90-47 is a huge win for them, especially considering Marquette's talented roster. The fact that they outscored their opponents in the paint by 48 points is just ridiculous. Tori McKinney and Grace Grocholski are seriously impressive duo - I mean, seven rebounds between them? That's insane! 
coach plitzuweit must be so proud of her team. the way tori mckinney and grace grocholski worked together was seamless 
i also love how they talked about valuing every opponent, it shows they're not taking anyone lightly. their defensive play is on point too 
32.7% from the field for marquette? that's crazy! anyway, can't wait to see what the rest of the season brings 
tori mckinney and grace grocholski are on fire 
their chemistry is so underrated, but it's definitely paying off in a big way 
. But, at the same time, I do wish they'd work on their defense more. Marquette looked like they were stuck in neutral most of the game 
And kudos to McKinney and Grocholski for having that killer chemistry 
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. I think it's awesome that Coach Plitzuweit is praising her team's depth and resilience - it shows she really believes in them 
. And let's be real, who can't root for a team that outmuscles their opponents? 
Those Gophers are on fire! Tori McKinney is a beast 
. Minnesota's depth is for real too - their bench was poppin' 
and it's clear that minnesota's strong defense is gonna be a big factor in their success this season.
, with McKinney scoring 16 points and grabbing 7 rebounds 
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