After falling behind by 24 points on two occasions in the third quarter, the Bruins used a 12-0 run in the fourth to trim Minnesota's lead to 65-55. Belmont's Kendal Cheesman hit a 3-pointer to cut the lead to 67-58 and Jailyn Banks made a layup to cut it to 71-63 with 1:13 left.

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The Gophers’ Tori McKinney reacts after making a three-pointer against Belmont during the first half Wednesday at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (ZACH BOLINGER)