Michigan Wolverines Triumph Over Indiana Hoosiers
In a commanding performance on Thursday night, the No. 9 Michigan Wolverines triumphed over the Indiana Hoosiers with a score of 95-67. The victory, marking Michigan’s first win in Bloomington since February 2014, was fueled by Olivia Olson, who delivered her best scoring outing of the season with 27 points. Mila Holloway also made notable contributions, notching 17 points.
Game Highlights
With this win, Michigan improved to 18-3 overall and 9-1 in the Big Ten, having claimed seven victories in their last eight games, including a streak of three consecutive wins following their only loss in conference play. The Wolverines were impressive both offensively and defensively, boasting a shooting accuracy of 51.5% and dominating the boards with a 37-25 rebound advantage over their opponents.
Defensively, Michigan’s strategy proved effective, with Syla Swords leading the way with a career-high five steals. The Wolverines capitalized on Indiana’s inability to protect the ball, converting a staggering 23 turnovers into 34 points. On the other side, Indiana’s Shay Ciezki, who entered the game as the league’s leading scorer with an average of 23.6 points, was limited to just 13 points before fouling out in the fourth quarter. Maya Makalusky was the top scorer for Indiana, contributing 17 points as the team faced a devastating stretch, extending their losing streak to nine games and finishing January without a win at 0-8.
Game Progression
From the outset, Michigan established their dominance, launching a swift 12-3 lead and later stretching the margin to 40-20 with an 8-0 run in the second quarter. Although Indiana managed to reduce the deficit to 42-31 just before halftime, Michigan responded solidly, scoring the last five points of the half to finish with a commanding 49-31 lead. Indiana struggled to close the gap in the second half, never getting closer than 14 points from Michigan.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Michigan will face their in-state rival, No. 13 Michigan State, this Sunday, while Indiana will be seeking their first conference victory against Northwestern on the same day.
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