Michigan Stays Excellent, Places Up 120 Towards Binghamton

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The No. 6-ranked University of Michigan girls’s basketball workforce scored a program-record 37 factors within the first quarter and by no means appeared again, remaining good on the younger season with a 120-50 win over Binghamton on Sunday (Nov. 16) at Crisler Center. The 120 factors marked probably the most scored beneath 14th-year head coach Kim Barnes Arico and the second-highest complete in program historical past.

Michigan had six gamers rating in double figures, led by Syla Swords and Olivia Olson with 15 factors every. McKenzie Mathurin added a career-high 14 factors, whereas Te’Yala Delfosse tallied 14, Macy Brown posted a career-best 12, and Ashley Sofilkanich contributed 12. Michigan compelled 30 turnovers within the contest, changing these miscues into 45 factors. The Wolverines shot 66.2 p.c (45-for-68) from the ground, the second-best mark in program historical past.

Michigan (4-0) set the tone early, scoring 37 factors on 15-for-24 capturing within the opening quarter to take management. Olson scored six factors within the interval, whereas Sofilkanich and Brooke Quarles Daniels every added six. The Wolverines opened with the primary 9 factors of the sport behind 4 factors from Kendall Dudley in her first begin and 5 from Olson. U-M closed the quarter on an 18-4 run over the ultimate 4:24 to take a 37-14 lead on the Bearcats.

The Wolverines continued to dominate within the second quarter, holding Binghamton (2-2) to only seven factors whereas setting a brand new NCAA-era program document for factors in a half with 66. Olson (11), Swords (10), and Sofilkanich (10) every reached double figures within the first half. Michigan shot 65.9 p.c (27-for-41) over the primary 20 minutes, whereas limiting the Bearcats to 33.3 p.c (9-for-27) and forcing 19 turnovers.

Michigan led by as many as 73 factors, with all 14 Wolverines seeing motion. U-M held a 43-20 benefit on the glass and recorded 29 assists on 45 made subject objectives.

The Wolverines will return to motion on Friday (Nov. 21), touring to Uncasville, Conn., to face No. 1-ranked UConn within the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase. Tipoff is ready for 8 p.m., and the sport might be broadcast on Fox.