Tori McKinney scored two big baskets during the Gophers’ 8-0 run to finish regulation and finished with 10 points, three assists, three rebounds and no turnovers. Grace Grocholski had nine points and six boards, and her 3-pointer from the top of the key sent the game to overtime.up.

In the end, Minnesota (19-7 overall, 7-7 Big Ten) turned the ball over 20 times and were outscored on points off turnovers, 30-23. Ultimately, that was the difference, especially after an inbounds turnover led to the Buckeyes building the slight cushion they needed in overtime.

Despite trailing by as many as 14 points in the second half, the Gophers women’s basketball team rallied to force overtime, but it was No. 9 Ohio State who came out on top, 87-84, anyways Thursday night in Columbus,