Gophers Triumph Over Eastern Illinois Despite Braun's Absence
Minnesota Gophers women's basketball team secured an 81-52 victory over Eastern Illinois despite the absence of their leading scorer, Mara Braun, who is sidelined with a foot injury. Braun, who was injured during a morning shootaround, watched from the bench as the Gophers improved to 6-0. Freshman Tori McKinney stepped up in Braun's absence, scoring a career-high 14 points. The team showed depth with contributions from multiple players, highlighting their ability to adapt without Braun.
