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Gophers Women's Basketball Secures No. 4 Seed, Eyes NCAA Return

3/2/2026

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team defeated Illinois 78-73.
They finished the regular season with a 22-7 record.
They earned the No. 4 seed in the Big Ten Tournament.
Sophie Hart led with 17 points, while Amaya Battle added 16 points and eight rebounds.
They will begin Big Ten Tournament play Friday, pursuing a top-16 NCAA seed and their first NCAA appearance since 2018.

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team defeated Illinois 78-73.
They finished the regular season with a 22-7 record.
They earned the No. 4 seed in the Big Ten Tournament.
Sophie Hart led with 17 points, while Amaya Battle added 16 points and eight rebounds.
They will begin Big Ten Tournament play Friday, pursuing a top-16 NCAA seed and their first NCAA appearance since 2018.