Sorry I couldn't get in tough with the writers at Minnesota but here is some pre-game info...
The IU women's basketball team will look for their 10th consecutive win tonight against Minnesota on the road. The game starts at 8p.m. ET. If you would like to follow Jeremy Gray as he calls the game tune your radios to the IU radio network (105.1 FM)
Whats coming up?
After their contest against the Gophers, the Hoosiers will travel to State College for a Sunday afternoon (2 p.m. ET) game against Penn State. The game will be streamed live on the Big Ten Network website. The Hoosiers will then return home for a game against Wisconsin on Thursday before they host Purdue on MLK day Jan. 19.
Notes about the Gophers?
Minnesota has a record of (10-4, 2-1) this season and are one a two game winning streak with victories coming against Penn State (69-55) and at Illinois (52-49). The Gophers are lead by Emily Fox, with 13.5 points a game. Fox also leads the team in steals (34) and is second in assists (56). Minnesota averages 69.1 points per game and 36.9 boards a game.
Quick Hits
-Today's match will be the 54th game in the series. Minnesota leads 28-25
-The last time the Hoosiers defeated Minnesota on the road was Jan. 4, 2001.
-Junior point guard Jamie Braun is 57 points away from 1,000 for her career (Whitney Thomas got to 1,000 in last weeks win over Iowa)
-Senior guard Kim Roberson is just 1 steal away from joining the 200 club. She would be the 6th active player in the Big Ten to achieve the feat.
