Overview
- Michigan beat UConn 77-66 at Crisler Center on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, handing the Huskies their first regular-season loss in over a year.
- Te'Yala Delfosse led Michigan with a career-high 22 points and nine rebounds while Olivia Olson added 19 points and Courtney Ogden supplied 12 off the bench.
- UConn struggled with discipline, committing roughly 19 turnovers and about 25 team fouls, and saw reigning AP Player of the Year Sarah Strong limited by early foul trouble and later fouling out.
- Michigan’s repeated use of a 2-3 zone forced tough outside shots, Michigan hit 9 of 20 from three-point range, and the Wolverines converted UConn mistakes into 14 points.
- The win is a program milestone for Michigan and raises pressure on UConn as it returns home to face No. 10 Iowa, while both teams will feel the ripple effects on rankings and expectations this season.