The fourth ranked Iowa Hawkeye women return to Big Ten play on Saturday by hosting Minnesota. Under first-year coach Dawn Plitzuweit the Gophers are 11-1.

That’s Iowa coach Lisa Bluder who says the Gophers have made big strides this season and the addition of six-five center Sophie Hart from North Carolina State has been a difference maker.

Both teams have been off since the 21st and Bluder feels the time off was good for her team.