The Gophers held the Wolverines to just seven points in the second quarter but were outscored in the other three in the loss. Still, they were well-positioned to take home their first win against a ranked opponent before the offense went cold in the waning minutes of the game.

The Gophers women’s basketball team was playing in Williams Arena on Wednesday as a ranked team for the first time this season. The 23rd-ranked Gophers were hosting No. 24 Michigan, the first time in five years both teams on the arena’s elevated floor were ranked.

The No. 23-ranked University of Minnesota women's basketball team lost to No. 24 Michigan 70-65 Wednesday night at Williams Arena to fall to 17-3 on the season.