No. 9 Michigan Rallies to Top Minnesota 70-60

The Wolverines answered their Washington loss with suffocating defense that set up a flawless 7-for-7 start to the fourth quarter.

Overview

Olivia Olson led Michigan with 21 points and four rebounds, while Mila Holloway and Syla Swords added 12 points apiece.
Michigan erased a 19-10 first-quarter deficit with a 13-0 run, taking a 23-22 lead on Te’Yala Delfosse’s free throw.
Minnesota committed 17 turnovers after entering with the Big Ten’s lowest turnover average, and Michigan ranks first in the league and ninth nationally in forcing giveaways.
Michigan opened the fourth quarter 7-for-7 from the field to build a 10-point cushion, with six Wolverines scoring in the period and Swords contributing six points.
The win moves Michigan to 12-2 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten, with a trip to Penn State next, while Minnesota falls to 10-4 and 1-2 and will host Northwestern on Thursday.