Gopher women defeat Arkansas in opener

Minnesota Gophers women's basketball team opened the 2011-12' season with a 68-60 win over the University of Arkansas Friday night. Rachel Banham led the Gophers with 15-points. Minnesota plays No. 13 Florida State Saturday followed by South Florida on Sunday.
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Minnesota Gophers women's basketball team opened the 2011-12' season with a 68-60 win over the University of Arkansas Friday night. Rachel Banham led the Gophers with 15-points. Minnesota plays No. 13 Florida State Saturday followed by South Florida on Sunday.

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