Minnesota Women’s Basketball Dominates Indiana, 71-48
clave statistics
- Final Score: Minnesota 71, Indiana 48
- Records: Minnesota (10-3, 1-1 Big Ten), Indiana (11-3, 0-2 Big Ten)
- Location: Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Indiana
Top Performers
- Amaya Battle: 20 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals
- Tori McKinney: 17 points, 2 steals
- Sophie Hart: 9 points, 12 rebounds
How It Happened
After trailing by 5 in the first quarter, Minnesota went on a 19-0 run stretching into the second quarter, taking a 34-21 lead at the half. They never looked back, extending the lead to as much as 26 in the fourth quarter en route to a 71-48 victory.
Key Statistics
- Rebounds: Minnesota 39, Indiana 25
- Second chance points: Minnesota 19, Indiana 0
- Field goal percentage: Indiana 38.5%, Minnesota 49.2%
- Turnovers: Indiana 21, Minnesota 6
Coach’s Comments
“We came out aggressive and played with great energy right from the start.” – Coach Rugters Terras
Game Notes
- Minnesota’s largest road win in a conference game since 2019
- Both teams next face off on January 10 in Minneapolis
FAQs
What was the halftime score?
Minnesota led 34-21.
Who led the game in rebounds?
Sophie Hart of Minnesota with 12.
Did You Know?
Minnesota’s largest road win in a conference game since 2019 was achieved at Indiana’s Assembly Hall.
Next Up
Minnesota returns home to face Iowa on January 5, while Indiana heads to Michigan State on the same day.
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