University of Minnesota Athletics

2023-24 Women's Basketball Year in Review

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>> Minnesota rebounded from mid-season injuries to finish the 2023-24 season with a 20-16 record and a runner-up finish in the WNIT. It reached 20 wins for the first time since 2019

>> Despite missing 14 games following an injury in January, Mara Braun led the Golden Gophers in scoring (17.6) en route to All-Big Ten honorable mention accolades.

>> Following the injury to Braun, fellow sophomore Amaya Battle posted the top three scoring outputs of her career, including a career-high 32 in a Big Ten Tournament win against Rutgers. She also earned All-Big Ten honorable mention recognition.

>> Grace Grocholski earned All-Big Ten Freshman honors after finishing third on the team in scoring (10.8) and  a team-best 79 three-point field goals made.

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All-Big Ten
Amaya Battle (HM), Mara Braun (HM)

Big Ten All-Freshman
Grace Grocholski

CSC Academic All-District
Amaya Battle, Sophie Hart

Academic All-Big Ten
Amaya Battle, Mara Braun, Maggie Czinano, Sophie Hart, Mallory Heyer, Niamya Holloway, Aminata Zie

Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
Maggie Czinano

Big Ten Weekly Honor Roll
Mara Braun (11/13), Mara Braun (12/11), Mallory Heyer (1/15)

Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Grace Grocholski (12/4), Grace Grocholski (1/22), Grace Grocholski (2/19)

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