Ex-Gophers standout Pitts eligible for Texas A&M
Former Big Ten standout Destiny Pitts received a transfer waiver from the NCAA and is eligible to play for Texas A&M this season, the school announced.
2021 Season
2021 Schedule
8-11, 10th in Big Ten
Guard Destiny Pitts transferring to Texas A&M
Former Minnesota standout Destiny Pitts will transfer to Texas A&M, continuing a busy spring for the Aggies as they try to reload following Chennedy Carter's early entry in the WNBA draft.
Ohio State women pull away to beat Minnesota 77-56
Aaliyah Patty had 15 points and eight rebounds to help No. 6 seed Ohio State beat No. 11 seed Minnesota 77-56 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday night.
Minnesota women beat Penn State 85-65 in Big Ten tournament
Jasmine Brunson scored a career-high 20 points, Taiye Bello had her 12th double-double of the season, and Minnesota beat Penn State 85-65 in the Big Ten tournament Wednesday.
Maryland ties for top in Big Ten with 99-44 win at Minnesota
Taylor Mikesell scored 22 points on 6-for-8 shooting from 3-point range to lead seventh-ranked Maryland's romp past Minnesota 99-44 on Sunday afternoon as the Terrapins forged a tie for the Big Ten title and finished the regular season on a 14-game...
Meyer, Czinano lift No. 18 Iowa women past Minnesota 90-82
Makenzie Meyer and Monica Czinano scored 24 points apiece and No. 18 Iowa turned back Minnesota 90-82 on Thursday night to run its home-court winning streak to 36.
Patberg, Berger help No. 24 Indiana women beat Minnesota
Ali Patberg had a season-high 29 points, Grace Berger scored 14 of her 18 points in the second half, and No. 24 Indiana beat Minnesota 75-69 on Saturday.
Whalen agrees to contract extension at Minnesota
The University of Minnesota and women's basketball coach Lindsay Whalen have agreed on a contract extension that will keep her with the Golden Gophers into 2024.
Berger scores 25, No. 20 Indiana women top Minnesota 65-52
Grace Berger scored a career-high 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds and the No. 20 Indiana women beat Minnesota 65-52 on Monday night.
Czinano, Doyle help No. 22 Iowa women rally, beat Minnesota
Monika Czinano scored 21 points on 10-of-11 shooting and No. 22 Iowa hit five of its 10 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to rally from a 13-point deficit with eight minutes left and beat Minnesota 76-75 on Thursday night.
Minnesota's Pitts to transfer amid suspension
Minnesota's Destiny Pitts said she was informed last Friday that she was suspended indefinitely for her "body language" during a game against Northwestern. On Thursday, she announced she would transfer.
Minn. star Pitts still suspended, Bello sisters back
Minnesota's suspension of leading scorer Destiny Pitts will stay in effect for at least a second straight game, coach Lindsay Whalen said Wednesday.
Minnesota suspends top scorer Pitts for conduct
Minnesota suspended leading scorer Destiny Pitts for "conduct unbecoming a member of the team."
Cain, Nebraska beat No. 24 Minnesota women 72-58
Kate Cain scored 19 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and blocked six shots to lead Nebraska to a 72-58 victory over No. 24 Minnesota on Saturday.
Ohio State women beat No. 24 Minnesota 66-63
Aaliyah Patty had 13 points and 10 rebounds, Kierstan Bell also scored 13 points and Ohio State beat No. 24 Minnesota 66-63 on Tuesday.
Pitts, Hubbard lead Minnesota women past No. 19 ASU 80-66
Destiny Pitts scored 22 points, Gadiva Hubbard added 20 and Minnesota beat No. 19 Arizona State 80-66 on Sunday.
Freshman Powell leads No. 23 Minnesota women to 90-58 win
Freshman Jasmine Powell scored 19 points, Taiye Bello had a double-double and No. 23 Minnesota bounced back from a season-opening loss with a 90-58 win over Vermont on Sunday.
Missouri State women take down No. 23 Minnesota 77-69
Junior Brice Calip scored a career-high 21 points, Jasmine Franklin had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Missouri State beat No. 23 Minnesota 77-69 on Tuesday for Amaka Agugua-Hamilton's first victory as coach of the Lady Bears.
Thompson's volleyball mark the latest college feat
Jordan Thompson's 50 kills were the most in D-I volleyball this century. We look at some of college's other top performances in recent history.
Lindsay Whalen ready to instill her own vision for Minnesota Gophers
She was a legend on the court. And coach Lindsay Whalen has equally high standards for the type of program she hopes to build at Minnesota.
Lynx to honor Whalen with first retired number
The Lynx will honor Lindsay Whalen by making her jersey the first to be retired by the 20-year-old franchise.
Tenth-seeded Indiana women defeat seventh-seeded Gophers
Ali Patberg scored 20 points, Brenna Wise added 19 and 10th-seeded Indiana beat No. 7 seed Minnesota 66-58 in a Big Ten tournament second-round game on Thursday.
Charles scores 29 as No. 8 Maryland beats Minnesota 71-69
Kaila Charles made a buzzer-beating layup to cap a furious comeback by No. 8 Maryland, which never led until that final basket sealed a 71-69 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night.
Minnesota knocks off Big 10 leader No. 17 Rutgers
Kenisha Bell and Destiny Pitts both scored nine fourth-quarter points and Minnesota held off No. 17 Rutgers, the Big Ten leader, 60-46 on Sunday.
Whitish, late run lead Nebraska women past No. 23 Minnesota
Sam Haiby had 16 points off the bench and Hannah Whitish scored 10 of her 12 in the fourth quarter to help Nebraska rally and beat No. 23 Minnesota 63-57 Sunday night.
2020-21 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 14-1 | - | 18-2 |
| Indiana | 13-2 | 1 | 15-4 |
| Michigan | 8-3 | 4 | 13-3 |
| Rutgers | 7-3 | 4.5 | 11-3 |
| Northwestern | 11-5 | 3.5 | 13-5 |
| Ohio State | 9-5 | 4.5 | 13-5 |
| Iowa | 9-7 | 5.5 | 13-7 |
| Nebraska | 9-9 | 6.5 | 11-10 |
| Michigan State | 7-7 | 6.5 | 12-7 |
| Minnesota | 7-10 | 8 | 8-11 |
| Penn State | 6-10 | 8.5 | 9-11 |
| Purdue | 3-13 | 11.5 | 6-14 |
| Wisconsin | 2-16 | 13.5 | 5-16 |
| Illinois | 1-15 | 13.5 | 3-16 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Borowicz | PG | Committed | 91 |