Michigan Wolverines Triumph Over Nebraska Cornhuskers
In a high-stakes showdown on Wednesday night, the No. 8 ranked Michigan Wolverines triumphed over the Nebraska Cornhuskers with a final score of 88-76. Leading the charge for Michigan was Syla Swords, who netted an impressive 28 points, while Olivia Olson contributed significantly with 21 points.
Season Highlights
This victory marked Michigan’s 20th win of the season, a feat they have accomplished for the 20th time overall, showcasing their consistent success under head coach Kim Barnes Arico, who has led the team to 12 such seasons. The Wolverines are on a remarkable streak, having won nine consecutive games in Big Ten play—setting a record for the program. Their next challenge looms large with a Sunday matchup against the second-ranked UCLA.
Nebraska’s Struggles
For Nebraska, the defeat dropped their record against AP Top 25 teams to 0-6 for the current season. The Cornhuskers’ performances were highlighted by Britt Prince and Amiah Hargrove, each scoring 16 points, while Petra Bozan added 12 points to the tally. The Cornhuskers showed competitive spirit early in the game, leading 25-24 after the first quarter, which featured several lead changes and ties.
Game Dynamics
However, after a series of turnovers during the first quarter, Michigan regained composure, resulting in a 7-0 run to establish a six-point lead by the end of the second quarter. Nebraska displayed resilience, briefly taking a six-point advantage in the early part of the third quarter before Michigan utilized a shooting surge, hitting 6 of 8 attempts to finish the third quarter with a 69-64 lead, driven by Swords’ third three-pointer. Additionally, Ashley Sofilkanich made her mark with nine points and a notable 13 rebounds for the Wolverines.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Nebraska will host Maryland on Saturday, while Michigan prepares to face the nationally recognized UCLA team on Sunday.
