Women’s basketball: Gophers win at Penn State

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 digits 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+.