Tori McKinney and Mallory Heyer scored 14 and 12 points, respectively, as Minnesota bounced back from its first loss of the season by making quick work of Jacksonville State, 81-43, on Wednesday night at Williams Arena.

Amaya Battle added eight points, five assists and five steals for the Gophers (11-1), who dropped their first Big Ten game last Sunday at No. 24 Nebraska.

Taleah Dilworth scored a game-high 17 points for Jacksonville State, which fell behind 20-8 after one quarter and never got on track. The Tigers were outrebounded 45-25, and Minnesota scored 19 points off of 19 turnovers.

McKenna Johnson added seven points, three assists, a block and a game-high six rebounds for the Gophers, who are off until Dec. 20, when they’re host to Prairie View A&M at 2 p.m.

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