No. 9 Michigan Defeats Minnesota 70-60

In Ann Arbor, Michigan, No. 9 Michigan overcame an early deficit to defeat Minnesota 70-60 on Monday night at Crisler Center, improving to 12-2 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten Conference.

Olivia Olson led the Wolverines with 21 points on 9-of-16 shooting and added four rebounds. Mila Holloway and Syla Swords each contributed 12 points, with Swords sinking a banked-in 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer and adding six points in the fourth quarter. Brooke Quarles Daniels provided support with seven rebounds, three steals and four assists. The victory allowed Michigan to avoid back-to-back losses for the first time since January 2023, following a 64-52 defeat at Washington on Thursday that ended a seven-game winning streak.

Minnesota jumped out to a 19-10 lead after the first quarter, building as much as a 12-point advantage early in the second. Michigan responded with a 13-0 run, capped by TeYala Delfosse's free throw with 3:44 remaining in the half, to take a 23-22 lead. The Wolverines' defense played a pivotal role, forcing four turnovers and holding the Golden Gophers to 3-of-14 shooting from the field in the second quarter. Despite the momentum shift, Swords' deep shot trimmed...