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No. 8 Michigan Takes on No. 2 UCLA Following Swords' 28-Point Performance

Michigan, unbeaten at home, faces UCLA with a 12-0 conference record in a game that could secure Michigan’s first Big Ten title, coach Kim Barnes Arico said.

  • No. 8 Michigan Wolverines host No. 2 UCLA Bruins at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, tipping at 3 p.m. Sunday in a pivotal Big Ten championship race.
  • After Wednesday's 88-76 win over Nebraska, Michigan immediately shifted focus to defense as Syla Swords scored 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.
  • Michigan ranks sixth nationally at 87.8 points, while UCLA shoots 52.0% from the field this season, highlighting contrasting strengths.
  • Sunday's meeting with UCLA will probe the Wolverines' recent improvements and defensive plans, with Michigan roster depth shown by 10 players getting time versus Nebraska.
  • Syla Swords, Michigan sophomore and 2024 Olympian, and Olivia Olson, five-star recruit, arrived two years ago, boosting Michigan's program rise, according to coaches.
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No. 8 Michigan takes on No. 2 UCLA following Swords' 28-point performance

No. 8 Michigan plays the No. 2 UCLA Bruins after Syla Swords scored 28 points in Michigan's 88-76 victory against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

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Michigan women can make major statement in showdown vs. No. 2 UCLA

Michigan is knocking on the door of becoming one of the top-tier teams in the sport.

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