| Minnesota Golden Gophers |
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| University | University of Minnesota |
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| Head coach | Dawn Plitzuweit (3rd season) |
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| Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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| Arena | Williams Arena
(capacity: 14,625) |
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| Conference | Big Ten |
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| Nickname | Golden Gophers |
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| Colors | Maroon and gold
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| 2004 |
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Other NCAA Division I tournament results |
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| Elite Eight | 2004 |
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| Sweet Sixteen | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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| Appearances | 1994, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2015, 2018, 2026 |
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| 1977 |
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers women's basketball team represents the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers have played in the Big Ten since the conference began sponsoring basketball in 1982. The team plays its home games in Williams Arena and is currently coached by Dawn Plitzuweit.
The Golden Gophers have made nine appearances in the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship, highlighted by a Final Four appearance in 2004. The Golden Gophers also have three appearances in the AIAW women's basketball tournament.