US EditionMichigan Women Start Slow, Go Cold Late in Big Ten Semis Loss to Iowa
Iowa scored 59 points with four players in double figures and out-rebounded Michigan by nine in the Big Ten semifinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- At Saturday, Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team beat Michigan Wolverines 59-42 in the Big Ten tournament semifinal, advancing to the Sunday title game.
- Michigan's offense struggled early, with Olson scoring all four first-quarter points and bench scoring drying up, limiting options and adjustments.
- On the numbers side, Olson led Michigan with 10 points and six rebounds while Olson, Holloway, and Swords combined inefficient shooting lines of 5-of-15, 3-of-13, and 3-of-11 respectively.
- Iowa moves on to the Big Ten tournament title game Sunday after defeating Michigan, which will enter the NCAA tournament next week with a 25-6 record and the women's selection show Sunday.
- It was the second loss this season, after Feb. 22, when Michigan's women's basketball team struggled against Iowa, highlighting ongoing issues against the Hawkeyes.
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