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Mallory Heyer's Transfer Puts Gophers' NCAA Hopes at Risk

10/29/2025

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Mallory Heyer's transfer from the Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team challenges the program's NCAA Tournament hopes for 2025-26.
ESPN lists Gophers among the 'last four in' for the tournament, underscoring a tight bid.
Heyer averaged 8.6 points and 8.1 rebounds.
The Gophers retain top five scorers and have experienced players ready to step up as they open November 4, 2025 against North Dakota to pursue an NCAA bid.

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Story summary

Mallory Heyer's transfer from the Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team challenges the program's NCAA Tournament hopes for 2025-26.
ESPN lists Gophers among the 'last four in' for the tournament, underscoring a tight bid.
Heyer averaged 8.6 points and 8.1 rebounds.
The Gophers retain top five scorers and have experienced players ready to step up as they open November 4, 2025 against North Dakota to pursue an NCAA bid.