Gopher women lead B1G championship after Day 2

Minnesota took a step towards a third consecutive Big Ten championship Thursday night, taking a 47-point lead after the second day of competition at University Aquatic Center in Minneapolis. The Gophers have 258 points while Indiana is second with 211 points and Penn State is third with 157 points. Ohio State is fourth with 151 points and Wisconsin is fifth with 144.

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The Gophers put at least two swimmers in each of the championship finals and had three runner-up performances on Friday night. Wisconsin won two events this evening (200 free relay and 50 free).

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TEAM STANDINGS
1. Minnesota 258
2. Indiana 211
3. Penn State 157
4. Ohio State 151
5. Wisconsin 144
6. Purdue 138
7. Michigan 131
8. Nebraska 81
8. Iowa 81
10. Michigan State 47
11. Northwestern 45
12. Illinois 36