The Gophers also played without backup point guard Alexsia Rose, who was out while in concussion protocol.

Freshman guard Tori McKinney continued her strong play since stepping in as a starter for the injured Mara Braun. McKinney made six of seven shots, had four rebounds and four assists while tying her career-high 14 points. It was her sixth game in double figures in seven starts. Mallory Heyer scored 12 points. Grace Grocholski had nine points, Annika Stewart, Sophie Hart and Amaya Battle all had eight.

Jackson State’s Taleah Dilworth led all scorers with 17 points.

The Gophers jumped out from the start, making nearly 60% of their shots in a 20-8 first quarter while holding the Tigers under 20%.

That 12-point lead had swelled to 42-17 by halftime and to 65-29 entering the fourth quarter.

Plitzuweit used her bench liberally, giving 11 or more minutes to 10 players in the game, and no player saw more than 27 minutes.