This was a bigger stage. The Gophers women’s basketball team was playing in Williams Arena on Wednesday as a ranked team for the first time this season. The 23rd-ranked Gophers were hosting No. 24 Michigan,

The Gophers held the Wolverines to just seven points in the second quarter but were outscored in the other three in the loss. Still, they were well-positioned to take home their first win against a ranked opponent before the offense went cold in the waning minutes of the game.

The #23 ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers women’s basketball team will play host to their first Top-25 matchup in Williams Arena since 2019 when the #24 ranked Michigan Wolverines come to town on Wednesday night.