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Michigan Downs MSU in Ranked Showdown
16 Feb
Summary
- Michigan secured an 86-65 victory over Michigan State.
- Syla Swords and Olivia Olson scored 24 and 23 points respectively.
- The game attracted a season-high 11,627 fans.
Seventh-ranked Michigan triumphed over thirteenth-ranked Michigan State with a decisive 86-65 victory on Sunday, securing a sweep of their season series. The Wolverines, now holding a 22-4 record, were led by Syla Swords who netted 24 points, and Olivia Olson, who contributed 23 points.
Mila Holloway added 15 points, including a pivotal three-pointer that gave Michigan its first lead with less than six minutes remaining in the first half. The Wolverines then orchestrated a 10-0 run, dominating the second quarter by outscoring the Spartans 26-9.
Michigan State, with a record of 20-6, struggled offensively after the initial lead. Kennedy Blair was their top scorer with 21 points, while teammates Jalyn Brown and Grace VanSlooten also contributed. A concerning moment occurred in the fourth quarter when Spartans forward Juliann Woodard was taken off the court in a wheelchair.
The highly anticipated rematch drew a crowd of 11,627 fans, marking the third-largest attendance for a women's basketball game at Crisler Center. Earlier in the game, Michigan honored former player Naz Hillmon by raising her banner to the rafters.
