US EditionMichigan Shakes Off Slow Start, Pulls Away From Northwestern
Michigan’s defense and second-half surge included a 21-3 third-quarter run that turned a seven-point deficit into a 22-point win, improving to 21-4, coach Kim Barnes Arico said.
- On Thursday, Michigan defeated Northwestern 80-58, with Olivia Olson leading with 21 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
- Northwestern Wildcats closed the first half with a 9-0 run to lead 37-31 as Michigan shot just 25% in the second quarter and missed nine of its last 10 shots.
- A third-quarter outburst saw Michigan erase a seven-point deficit with a 21-3 run, with Swords' layup at 5:42 and Dudley's basket at 1:19 securing the lead.
- The win moved Michigan to 21-4, 12-2 Big Ten while Northwestern dropped to 8-16, 2-11, and Michigan now faces rival Michigan State on Sunday.
- After halftime adjustments, Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico said the starters' return sharpened rotations and improved execution during a busy February schedule.
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