Minnesota Women's Basketball Crushes Samford 77-40 Behind Double-Doubles from Hart and McKinney
The Minnesota Gophers dominated the court on Monday night, trouncing Southern Conference rival Samford 77-40 in a convincing display of team basketball. The decisive victory marked a strong start to the Big Ten season for the Gophers, who improved their record to 6-2.
Leading scorer Sophie Hart was nearly unstoppable, posting a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds to drive home the win. Her impressive performance was complemented by Tori McKinney's all-around play, as she chipped in 13 points, four assists, four steals, and two blocks. Niamya Holloway added another ten points off the bench, propelling her team to an early lead.
Samford's Avary Brewer led the charge for the Bulldogs, scoring 17 points from the bench. However, despite a spirited effort, the Bulldogs struggled to keep up with Minnesota's relentless pace and rebounding dominance.
The Gophers' overwhelming advantage on the glass was a key factor in their victory, as they outrebounded Samford 53-27 and capitalized on 19 offensive rebounds into second-chance points, which netted them an additional 27 points. The decisive 16-0 run at the start of the game set the tone for the rest of the contest, with Minnesota's lead swelling to 25-9 by halftime.
As the Gophers prepare to face top-ranked Maryland in their Big Ten debut on Sunday, this convincing win serves as a solid foundation for what promises to be an exciting season.
The Minnesota Gophers dominated the court on Monday night, trouncing Southern Conference rival Samford 77-40 in a convincing display of team basketball. The decisive victory marked a strong start to the Big Ten season for the Gophers, who improved their record to 6-2.
Leading scorer Sophie Hart was nearly unstoppable, posting a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds to drive home the win. Her impressive performance was complemented by Tori McKinney's all-around play, as she chipped in 13 points, four assists, four steals, and two blocks. Niamya Holloway added another ten points off the bench, propelling her team to an early lead.
Samford's Avary Brewer led the charge for the Bulldogs, scoring 17 points from the bench. However, despite a spirited effort, the Bulldogs struggled to keep up with Minnesota's relentless pace and rebounding dominance.
The Gophers' overwhelming advantage on the glass was a key factor in their victory, as they outrebounded Samford 53-27 and capitalized on 19 offensive rebounds into second-chance points, which netted them an additional 27 points. The decisive 16-0 run at the start of the game set the tone for the rest of the contest, with Minnesota's lead swelling to 25-9 by halftime.
As the Gophers prepare to face top-ranked Maryland in their Big Ten debut on Sunday, this convincing win serves as a solid foundation for what promises to be an exciting season.
I'm tellin' ya, that Samford team was no match for Minnesota's squad 
! Hart and McKinney were straight fire 
, and those double-doubles? Forget about it 
! The way they dominated on the glass was key - 53-27, folks, that's a huge advantage. I'm guessing Maryland better be ready to step up their game because Minnesota's lookin' fierce this season 
. The Gophers' pace is infectious and they're gonna take some teams down by 40+ points if they keep playin' like this 
!
I feel like Samford just got absolutely destroyed out there... like, 77-40 is no joke, you know? 
Minnesota was clearly the better team and they showed it on both ends of the court. That double-double from Hart was insane! 
And McKinney's stats are straight fire 
I'm lovin' how Hart and McKinney are just destroying it out there! Those double-doubles were INSANE! 
. Their double-doubles were the perfect recipe for success, with Hart's tenacious rebounding and McKinney's incredible all-around skills making Samford's defense look like a sieve 
. Their 53-27 edge on the glass was a major key to their victory, and I'm excited to see how they'll stack up against Maryland on Sunday 
. Can't wait to see what other exciting matches come next! 
And Tori McKinney's stats are crazy too - that's what I'm talking about 
. Maryland better be ready for Sunday, 'cause Minny's coming for them! 
and I'm not even mad at the Gophers for being so dominant 
...those extra points totally made the difference in that game. Bring it on Maryland next week, let's see what those Terps are working with 
and btw, have u tried those new crispy bacon burgers yet? i mean i'm all for team gophers but can we talk about the important stuff now?
. And 53-27 on the glass? That's crazy! Hart and McKinney were the real MVPs, no question 