Olivia Olson’s Big Game Pushes Michigan over Minnesota

Women’s basketball: Grocholski scores game-high 22 but Gophers fall at Michigan

Grace Grocholski had game-highs of 22 points and eight rebounds, and Mara Braun added 14 points, but Minnesota lost to No. 9 Michigan on Monday, 70-60, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. Olivia Olson had 21 points, and Mila Holloway added 12 points and seven rebounds for Michigan, which improved to 12-2 overall, 3-1 in the Big Ten. The Gophers (10-4 overall, 1-2 Big Ten) outrebounded Michigan 35-33 and turned 14 turnovers into 12 points, but …

Michigan recovers offensive depth in 70-60 win over Minnesota

The No. 9 Michigan women’s basketball team’s offensive depth was put to the test when Minnesota’s unmatched size forced lead shooters to take a step back. With the Wolverines’ (12-2 overall, 3-1 Big Ten) pairing up to guard the Golden Gophers (10-4, 1-2), the matchup rearranged the floor.  Michigan’s short-lived lead was brought down when Minnesota’s height overpowered the Wolverines’ defense. Reliable defenders fought at the rim but early fouls…

Olivia Olson’s big game pushes Michigan over Minnesota

ANN ARBOR — Michigan hadn’t lost consecutive games in a year and finished strong Monday night to keep that streak alive.

No. 9 Michigan rallies from an early deficit and beats Minnesota 70-60

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Michigan bounces back against Minnesota after first Big Ten loss on West Coast trip

Now in conference play, the No. 9 Michigan women’s basketball team has received a taste of why the Big Ten is one of the most dominant conferences in the country. Winning a double-overtime thriller against Oregon was followed by the Wolverines dropping their first conference game to No. 23 Washington during their cross-country trip. Both […]

Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 9 Michigan rallies to beat Minnesota

Olivia Olson scored 13 of her 21 points after halftime and No. 9 Michigan used a fourth-quarter run to escape Minnesota 70-60 on Monday in Ann Arbor, Mich.