The Montana women’s basketball team suffered a tough loss to Minnesota, falling 84-45 in a game where they struggled against the Gophers’ strong defense. With a season-low seven points in the first quarter, the Lady Griz faced an uphill battle throughout the game. Redshirt freshman guard Macy Donarski also left the game with a significant leg injury, adding to the team’s challenges.
Despite the loss, Mack Konig and Adria Lincoln showed promising performances for Montana, scoring nine points each in the first half. However, Minnesota’s balanced offense led by Sophie Hart with 16 points proved too much for the Lady Griz. Montana shot just 25.5 percent from the floor and struggled to keep up with Minnesota’s scoring.
The loss snapped Montana’s two-game win streak as they fell to 3-3 on the season, while Minnesota remained undefeated at 7-0. The Gophers’ defensive prowess, coached by Dawn Plitzuweit, proved to be a key factor in their success.
Looking ahead, the Montana women’s basketball team will have a chance to bounce back against NAIA Evergreen State in their next game. Evergreen State, coming off a loss to Seattle University, will face the Lady Griz on Tuesday night at Robin Selvig Court. Despite the tough loss to Minnesota, Montana will look to regroup and put on a strong performance in their upcoming game.
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