The Gophers women's basketball team has gone from a team that tried to outscore opponents last season to, in Lindsay Whalen's first season as coach, one that tries to stop other teams. Here is a comparison of a few key defensive statistics from last season through 11 games vs. this season so far.
Gophers getting defensive this season
The Gophers have put up better statistics defensively across the board this season in nonconference play.
December 28, 2018 at 3:54AM
Record — 2017-18: 9-2. 2018-19:11-0.
Points per game allowed— 2017-18: 68.9. 2018-19:53.1.
Opponent FG percentage — 2017-18: 38.9. 2018-19:33.8.
Opponent three-point FG percentage — 2017-18: 35.1.2018-19: 28.2.
Rebounds per game allowed — 2017-18: 38.0.2018-19: 33.5.
Turnovers per game forced — 2017-18: 15.8.2018-19: 18.3.
Steals per game — 2017-18: 7.8.2018-19: 9.1.
Blocks per game — 2017-18: 2.7.2018-19: 3.7.
about the writer
Minnesota’s bench scored 50 points, including a team-leading 18 points from graduate transfer Annika Stewart, showcasing the depth that coach Dawn Plitzuweit promised.
