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Gophers Win First WBIT Championship, McKinney Shines

4/3/2025

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Gophers Win Championship

The Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team celebrated a thrilling 75-63 victory over Belmont to clinch their first WBIT Championship. Tori McKinney shone brightly with 26 points, while Mallory Heyer dominated the boards with 16 rebounds and added 18 points. The Gophers wrap up their season with an impressive 25-11 record, while Belmont finishes at 26-13, marking their inaugural trip to a national championship game.

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Gophers Face Belmont

On April 2, 2025, the WBIT Championship will ignite at Hinkle Fieldhouse as Minnesota, the No. 2 seed, faces off against No. 3 Belmont. With Minnesota riding high from a stellar tournament run and Belmont eager to avenge their MVC championship defeat, this clash is set to be a thrilling showdown with significant consequences for both teams' futures.

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Gophers Win Championship

The Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team celebrated a thrilling 75-63 victory over Belmont to clinch their first WBIT Championship. Tori McKinney shone brightly with 26 points, while Mallory Heyer dominated the boards with 16 rebounds and added 18 points. The Gophers wrap up their season with an impressive 25-11 record, while Belmont finishes at 26-13, marking their inaugural trip to a national championship game.

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