Recent content from Kent Youngblood
As Big Ten women's basketball play begins, a question: How good can the U be?
The Gophers have hit their marks under Dawn Plitzuweit. The next test: one of the nation's best conferences.
Gophers women's basketball vs. Purdue: The competition toughens
Kent Youngblood's analysis: After an 8-1 start, it's time to find out what the Gophers can do against Big Ten competition.
Gophers women head to Kentucky, looking to extend three-game win streak
Kent Youngblood's analysis: This is the first road game for the Gophers, and Rupp Arena is a tough opposing venue, but Kentucky has had its struggles.
Gophers' Grace Grocholski earns Big Ten honor; Iowa game sells out
The Gophers and Hawkeyes will meet Dec. 30 in Iowa City before squaring off at Williams Arena two months later.
Braun, Gophers women's basketball rise up late to beat Drake in 2OT
The Gophers outscored the Bulldogs 20-9 to close the fourth quarter, then held on in two overtimes at Williams Arena. Mara Braun scored 14 of her 33 points after regulation.
Gophers women will get tested Saturday against a formidable Drake team
Kent Youngblood's analysis: This is the last of seven straight home games to start the season for Minnesota, and after the UConn game, likely the most challenging.
Early impressions as U women's basketball enters a tough matchup
Plitzuweit has the team playing better defense, but depth could be a problem entering Saturday's game against Drake and beyond.
Grocholski scores career-high 26 as U women trounce Norfolk State
Grace Grocholski made nine of 14 shots overall and went 5-for-8 on three-pointers. The freshman had 17 points in the first half as Minnesota built an 18-point halftime lead.
Gophers women take on HBCU conference champion in Norfolk State
Kent Youngblood's analysis: Norfolk State, which is off to a 6-1 record, is a competitive mid-major team the Gophers can't afford to overlook.
Farmington's 'Soph the Goph' makes impact for U women after transfer
Sophie Hart's father sees her finding a rhythm with after not being able to play last season following her transfer from North Carolina State.