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The Gophers haven't played in the NCAA Tournament since 2017-18, but Plitzwueit has led the program to a Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) runner-up finish and now a WBIT championship in ...
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Minnesota was victorious at home over Florida 66-52 last time out, led by Grace Grocholski (20 PTS, 58.33 FG%, 4-6 from 3PT) and Tori McKinney (14 PTS, 6 AST, 3 STL, 50.00 FG%, 3-7 from 3PT).
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Freshman Tori McKinney scored a season-high 26 points, Mallory Heyer had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and Minnesota beat Belmont 75-63 to secure the WBIT championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
The Minnesota Gophers ended the season by running through the WBIT Tournament and winning the championship with a 75-63 victory over Belmont Tuesday evening at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indiana.
The Gophers’ Tori McKinney reacts after making a three-pointer against Belmont during the first half Wednesday at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. McKinney led all scorers with 26 points in Minnesota's 75-63 victory for the WBIT championship.
Grace Grocholski led four Minnesota players scoring in double figures, and Mallory Heyer finished with 13 points and 15 rebounds as the Gophers beat Florida, 66-52, to advance to the WBIT final. Freshman Tori McKinney added 14 points and hit a 3-pointer to give the Gophers a 66-50 lead with 33 seconds left.
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Yes, we know where Belmont University is. However for those that do not, here is where the WBIT finalist is located.
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Freshman Tori McKinney scored a season-high 26 points, Mallory Heyer had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and Minnesota beat Belmont 75-63 on Wednesday night to secure the WBIT championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Belmont is on the verge of its first ever national postseason championship. The Bruins will play Minnesota for the WBIT title Wednesday at 5 p.m. CT in Indianapolis.