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Gophers Women's Basketball Kicks Off Season Against Hawks

11/5/2025

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team will start its 2025-26 season against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.
Minnesota is ranked #18 in The Athletic’s preseason top 25 and has a 37-15 record in season openers.
Head coach Dawn Plitzuweit, in her third year, aims to lead the team to its first NCAA Tournament since 2018.
The Gophers will need to adjust after losing senior Mallory Heyer to the transfer portal.

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team will start its 2025-26 season against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on November 4 at 8 p.m. ET.
Minnesota is ranked #18 in The Athletic’s preseason top 25 and has a 37-15 record in season openers.
Head coach Dawn Plitzuweit, in her third year, aims to lead the team to its first NCAA Tournament since 2018.
The Gophers will need to adjust after losing senior Mallory Heyer to the transfer portal.