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MINNEAPOLIS - After a 99-36 win over Manhattan on Friday, the University of Minnesota women's basketball team (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) will host the Marquette Golden Eagles (2-0, 0-0 BIG EAST) on Tuesday night at Williams Arena. The contest can be streamed live on B1G+ with Marisa Cate and Blythe Whealy and can be heard on KFAN+ with Justin Gaard and Lynnette Sjoquist on the call.

Minnesota (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) vs. Marquette (2-0, 0-0 BIG EAST)
Stream: B1G+ (Marisa Cate and Blythe Whealy)
Tip Time: 7:01 p.m. CT
Radio: KFAN+ 96.7 FM and the iHeartRadio app (Justin Gaard and Lynnette Sjoquist)
Location: Williams Arena
Promotions: Military and First Responder Appreciation Night

LAST TIME OUT

Minnesota grabbed its second win of the season Friday night, defeating the Manhattan Jaspers 99-36 at Williams Arena. It marked the second-largest margin of victory over an opponent in program history.
The Gophers had five players score in double figures, led by Mara Braun's 17 points. Tori McKinney added 16 points and three steals, followed by Sophie Hart with 13. Grace Grocholski scored 12 points, along with eight rebounds and seven assists. Makena Christian contributed 11 points against the Jaspers.
It was the first time Minnesota had five players score in double figures since facing Ohio State on the road on Feb. 13, 2025.
As a team, the Maroon and Gold shot 53.8% while holding the Jaspers to 18.8%. Notably, Minnesota's defense limited Manhattan to zero 3-pointers, marking the first time an opponent didn't make a single 3-pointer in the Plitzuweit era.
The win also marked back-to-back games in which Minnesota scored 90 or more points while committing fewer than 10 turnovers in each.

SERIES HISTORY

Tuesday's game is the ninth meeting between Minnesota and Marquette in a series that began in 1990. The series is tied 4-4.
The series is also even at 2-2 for both teams on the road and at home.
The Gophers and Golden Eagles are meeting for the first time in 28 seasons; their last matchup was Dec. 2, 1997.
Marquette holds a two-game win streak over Minnesota. The Golden Eagles previously defeated the Gophers in 1997 and on Dec. 6, 1996.

SCOUTING THE GOLDEN EAGLES

The 2025-26 season marks the second under head coach Cara Consuegra's direction.
Consuegra guided Marquette to a 21-win season in 2024-25 and earned Big East Co-Coach of the Year honors in her first year.
Last season, Marquette finished fourth in the BIG EAST after being picked 10th in the preseason coaches poll. The Golden Eagles advanced to the second round of the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament.
Marquette is led by Skylar Forbes and Jaidynn Mason, who pace the team in scoring, averaging 19 and 18 points per game, respectively.
On Saturday, the Golden Eagles defeated Wisconsin 65-62 in overtime. Forbes led the offense with 19 points.
Trailing by eight with two and a half minutes to play in regulation, Marquette outscored Wisconsin 16-5 during a stretch of more than seven minutes to earn the 65-62 overtime win.

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Mara Braun

Makena Christian

Grace Grocholski

Sophie Hart

Tori McKinney