Minnesota lost in front a packed house at the Barn to #8 UConn 62-44. The Gophers dropped to 3-1 on the season. Mara Braun led all scorers with 12.
But UStreet, they lost by 18 what do you mean that missed an opportunity? I am glad you asked hypothetical reader. Minnesota trailed 26-23 at halftime. They forced UConn into 13 turnovers for the game, and seven of those in the first half. The Gophers held UConn to 44% from the floor and the Huskies shot just 20% from distance (3/15) and had only 11 free throw attempts. Defensively for most of the game, the Gophers looked more than up to the task of pulling off an upset.