The 2024–25 Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Golden Gophers, were led by second-year head coach

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, and played their home games at

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as members of the

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. The Minnesota Golden Gophers ended the season winning the

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(WBIT) over the Belmont Bruins. Minnesota was the sole Big Ten team invited to the 2025 WBIT.

Previous season

The Golden Gophers finished the 2023–24 season 20–16, 5–13 in Big Ten play to finish in a tie for eleventh place. As the No. 11 seed in the

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, they defeated

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in the first round before losing in the second round to

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. They were invited to the WNIT to advanced to the championship game where they lost to Saint Louis.

Offseason

Departures

Incoming Transfers

2024 Recruiting class

Recruiting class of 2025

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

References

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Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament championship seasons