While there have been some March Madness nail biters for the men\u2019s and women\u2019s tournaments so far, there has also been some one-sided whoopings, with one of those including the women\u2019s Minnesota Gophers squad stomping out Green Bay 75-58. A standout player from that game was Mara Braun.<\/p>\n
Braun racked up 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist in 40-minutes of play time. It was an inspired performance, but it tracked considering who was in attendance for the game. WNBA superstars Napheesa Collier<\/a><\/strong> and Kayla McBride<\/a><\/strong> watched, most likely serving as some scouts for the Minnesota Lynx.<\/p>\n Braun and company were aware that some bigs from the WNBA were there, but it didn\u2019t stop her from feeling the nerves. She admitted to this during a postgame interview following the Gophers first round win.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s so cool, we love watching them, we really look up to them. When we found out they were going to be here I was just so excited, I\u2019m hoping I can meet Napheesa,\u201d stated the 22-year-old sensation<\/p>\n Braun was understandably excited. Even if Minnesota goes home in round two, it meant the world for her to ball out with some notable eyes on her.<\/p>\n \u201cJust the support means so much to us. The role models they are for us, that they are willing to come here and take time out of their lives and watch us play in this environment. It means a lot to us,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n Mara Braun on winning their first round game with Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier in attendance<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s so cool, we love watching them, we look up to them, when we found out they were going to be here I was just so excited, I\u2019m hoping I can meet Napheesa\u2026 the support means so\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/y8BDNHyS4U<\/a><\/p>\n\n