Sophie Hart posted a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead Minnesota past Samford, 77-40, on Monday night at Williams Arena.

Tori McKinney had 13 points plus four assists, four steals and two blocks, and Niamya Holloway added 10 off the bench for the Gophers (6-2), who started the game on a 16-0 run and led 25-9 at halftime.

Avary Brewer had 17 points off the bench to lead the Bulldogs (4-6) of the Southern Conference. Minnesota outrebounded Samford 53-27 and turned 19 offensive rebounds into 27 second-chance points.

Up next, Minnesota begins its Big Ten schedule on Sunday against No. 7 Maryland (9-0). Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. at Williams Arena.

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