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Minnesota and Belmont face off in 2025 WBIT at Hinkle Fieldhouse

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Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Niamya Holloway (41) celebrates winning Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Niamya Holloway (41) celebrates winning Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers take a selfie with the trophy Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers take a selfie with the trophy Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Kennedy Klick (22) poses for a photo with the trophy Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Kennedy Klick (22) poses for a photo with the trophy Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate winning Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate winning Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
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Belmont Bruins forward Carmyn Harrison (33) and Minnesota Golden Gophers center Sophie Hart (52) go after the ball Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
Belmont Bruins forward Carmyn Harrison (33) and Minnesota Golden Gophers center Sophie Hart (52) go after the ball Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate winning Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate winning Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
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The Belmont Bruins walk to the free throw line Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
The Belmont Bruins walk to the free throw line Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Tori McKinney (14) goes up for a basket against Belmont Bruins forward Kendal Cheesman (14) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Tori McKinney (14) goes up for a basket against Belmont Bruins forward Kendal Cheesman (14) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Mallory Heyer (24) attempts a 3-pointer Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Mallory Heyer (24) attempts a 3-pointer Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrate Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Belmont Bruins, 75-63.
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Belmont Bruins guard Tuti Jones (0) and Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Alexsia Rose (0) reach for the ball Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Belmont Bruins guard Tuti Jones (0) and Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Alexsia Rose (0) reach for the ball Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Niamya Holloway (41) celebrates Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Niamya Holloway (41) celebrates Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Grace Grocholski (25) and Belmont Bruins forward Kendal Cheesman (14) fight for the ball at tipoff Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Grace Grocholski (25) and Belmont Bruins forward Kendal Cheesman (14) fight for the ball at tipoff Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Belmont Bruins forward Kendal Cheesman (14) goes up for a basket against Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Amaya Battle (3) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Belmont Bruins forward Kendal Cheesman (14) goes up for a basket against Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Amaya Battle (3) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit cheers on her team Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Dawn Plitzuweit cheers on her team Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins face off Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins face off Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Niamya Holloway (41) attempts to block Belmont Bruins forward Carmyn Harrison (33) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Niamya Holloway (41) attempts to block Belmont Bruins forward Carmyn Harrison (33) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Belmont Bruins forward Kendal Cheesman (14) goes up for a basket against Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Annika Stewart (21) and Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Amaya Battle (3) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Belmont Bruins forward Kendal Cheesman (14) goes up for a basket against Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Annika Stewart (21) and Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Amaya Battle (3) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Tori McKinney (14) celebrates Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Tori McKinney (14) celebrates Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Belmont Bruins forward Kendal Cheesman (14) and Belmont Bruins guard Sanaa Tripp (5) stop Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Tori McKinney (14) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Belmont Bruins forward Kendal Cheesman (14) and Belmont Bruins guard Sanaa Tripp (5) stop Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Tori McKinney (14) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Belmont Bruins head coach Casey Alexander looks toward the bench Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Belmont Bruins head coach Casey Alexander looks toward the bench Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers fans cheer during a timeout Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Minnesota Golden Gophers fans cheer during a timeout Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Annika Stewart (21) goes up for a basket against Belmont Bruins forward Kendal Cheesman (14) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Annika Stewart (21) goes up for a basket against Belmont Bruins forward Kendal Cheesman (14) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Tori McKinney (14) celebrates a 3-pointer Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Tori McKinney (14) celebrates a 3-pointer Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Belmont Bruins forward Kendal Cheesman (14) attempts a 3-pointer against Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Annika Stewart (21) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Belmont Bruins forward Kendal Cheesman (14) attempts a 3-pointer against Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Annika Stewart (21) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Amaya Battle (3) looks to pass Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Amaya Battle (3) looks to pass Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Belmont Bruins fans and cheerleaders celebrate Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Belmont Bruins fans and cheerleaders celebrate Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers fans celebrate Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Minnesota Golden Gophers fans celebrate Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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A Minnesota Golden Gophers fan watches the action Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
A Minnesota Golden Gophers fan watches the action Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during the WBIT championship game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Belmont Bruins at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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