University of Minnesota Athletics
Homecoming Tip-Off Draws Crowd
10/22/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Golden Gopher men's and women's basketball fans had the opportunity to watch both teams on Saturday afternoon. The Homecoming Tip-Off featured intrasquad scrimmages, on-court interviews and an autograph session.
The Gold Team, led by Carlie Wagner and Kenisha Bell, beat the Maroon Team 52-44 in the women's 14-minute scrimmage. Both teams' scoring featured a plethora of 3-pointers.
In the men's game, Gold beat Maroon 22-15. Nate Mason scored eight points, Dupree McBrayer six and Ahmad Gilbert five.
The Gopher women's home opener against Harvard is scheduled for Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. The next opportunity to see the men's team is Nov. 3 for an exhibition game against Bemidji State, before the Nov. 11 regular season opener against UL-Lafayette. Please visit mygophersports.com for ticket information.
Feels good to be back at the Barn. 〽️🏀 pic.twitter.com/WXh8gbn9BS
-- Minnesota MBB (@GopherMBB) October 22, 2016
Homecoming Tip-Off Scrimmage, ☑️! pic.twitter.com/GjOcTUlwz3
-- Minnesota WBB (@GopherWBB) October 22, 2016
Wagner already with 13 pts in eight mins. Not sure 60 like @rachelbanham15. But expect lot of buckets this year from New Richland native.
-- Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) October 22, 2016
These two players are expecting to have a big year for @GopherMBB @NateMason_2 @jordanmurphy24 pic.twitter.com/UUQAyMb1it
-- Marcus R. Fuller (@Marcus_R_Fuller) October 22, 2016
Nothing like #jujuonthatbeat to conclude the women's half of the scrimmage. pic.twitter.com/nIxRNYy4XW
-- Minnesota WBB (@GopherWBB) October 22, 2016
