The Minnesota women’s basketball team improved to 15-6 on the season with a 21-point victory at Penn State Wednesday evening. Tori McKinney led the Gophers with 23 points, while Mara Braun recorded 22 points in an 87-66 defeat of the Nittany Lions. Four of five Minnesota starters recorded double d igits in scoring, with Sophie Hart and Amaya Battle logging 12 points apiece. Battle also led all rebounders with 10 boards. The Gophers improved to 6-4 in Big Ten play with the victory. Minnesota returns home to face Purdue on Sunday, with a tip-off scheduled for 2 p.m. The game will be televised on BTN+. Related Articles Men’s basketball: Badgers rally past visiting Gophers Football: Check out the Gophers’ full 2026 schedule Men’s basketball: Gophers’ Cade Tyson doubtful to play vs. Wisconsin Gophers report $2.4 million surplus due to Big Ten revenue jump Women’s basketball: Gophers pour it on against Wisconsin ...read more read less