Mara Braun named to Big Ten weekly honor roll for second time

Gophers star averaged 23 points in wins over Kentucky and Purdue last week.

Gophers women’s basketball star Mara Braun was named to the Big Ten’s weekly honor roll on Monday, her second time receiving the nod.

Braun scored 25 points in a 76-57 victory over Kentucky on Wednesday and tallied 21 while also hitting a game-tying jumper in a 60-58 win over Purdue on Sunday. 

The Wayzata native averaged 23 points, 4 rebounds and 2.5 assists for the week.

Braun, a preseason All-Big Ten selection by the conference’s coaches, has been a key piece for a Gophers team that’s jumped out to a 9-1 record and is receiving votes for the Associated Press Top 25. 

It’s the first time the Gophers have received top-25 votes since the 2019-2020 season.

Minnesota returns to action for an 11 a.m. home tilt against Grambling State on Wednesday. 

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Ohio State guards Hevynne Bristow (3) and Taylor Mikesell (24) pressure Minnesota guard Mara Braun during the first half on Feb. 8, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio :: Adam Cairns / the Columbus Dispatch