Gophers women basketball

Kenisha Bell had 17 points and 10 rebounds for her first double-double of the season, Annalese Lamke scored 20 points and No. 12 Minnesota opened Big Ten Conference play with a 74-56 win over Wisconsin on Friday night.

Minneapolis, MN (Gophersports.com) - The American Volleyball Coaches Association has announced that Sarah Wilhite (Eden Prairie, Minn.) was named 2016 AVCA Division I Player of the Year.

Madison, WI (GopherSports.com) - The Golden Gophers (13-6, 5-3 Big Ten) earned their eighth straight win over Wisconsin (6-12, 2-6 Big Ten), 84-77. Rachel Banham and Carlie Wagner each scored 20 points, and Allina Starr turned in Minnesota’s first double-double in conference play this season.