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MIDDLE TENNESSEE 79, GOPHERS 61; Tournament hands U hard hoops lesson in final; The competition level took a significant leap, and the Gophers found themselves on the losing end of a steep learning curve.(SPORTS)

Byline: Jerry Zgoda; Staff Writer

Obliterated early, competitive late, the Gophers women's basketball team gulped defeat for the first time this young season Sunday, losing its Subway Classic title game to Middle Tennessee 79-61 at Williams Arena.

Clearly better than Northern Iowa, Charlotte and Princeton their first three times out, the Gophers this time met an opponent that reached the NCAA tournament the past three seasons.

The Blue Raiders have a future WNBA first-round draft pick in senior guard Chrissy Givens. They lost by four points to national champion Maryland at home in their season opener.

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