Minnesota Golden Gophers women’s basketball season opens against Harvard
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
The Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team begins the 2026-27 season on November 2, hosting the Harvard Crimson at The Barn. Minnesota aims to reach the NCAA Sweet 16 for the second consecutive year, a feat last achieved from 2003-2005. However, the team faces significant challenges, including a season-ending injury to guard Tori McKinney, who led the Gophers in scoring last season. Additionally, the team lost key players like Amaya Battle and Sophie Hart from the previous season, necessitating a reliance on a deep roster.
- •Minnesota hosts Harvard at 5 PM on November 2.
- •The team aims for back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances.
- •Guard Tori McKinney is out for the season due to a leg injury.
- •Minnesota lost over 50% of its scoring from last season.
- •The Gophers return eight players, but many are in new roles.
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Minnesota Golden Gopher Women’s Basketball Season Preview
"Will Minnesota make a return trip to the Sweet 16? To do so they will need to overcome injury and expectations
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