No. 17 Gophers reveal winning blueprint in opener — with familiar face leading way
Grace Grocholski had 20 points against Harvard in her team’s opening game at the Barn, and will be counted to help lead a new group this season.
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Merkle has 22, Grocholski 20, and No. 17 Minnesota women pull away from Harvard in fourth 82-62
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Man charged in connection with fatal shooting on Green Line train
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