Michigan Routs Binghamton in Dominant Women’s Basketball Victory

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Interstat) — The Michigan women’s basketball team delivered an overpowering performance Tuesday night at Crisler Center, overwhelming Binghamton from the opening tip and cruising to a 120-50 victory in a nonconference matchup.

The Wolverines, who improved to 4-0, left no doubt about the outcome early, erupting for 37 points in the first quarter while holding the Bearcats to just 14. The defensive pressure was relentless, forcing 30 Binghamton turnovers, which Michigan converted into 45 points. The offensive execution was equally impressive, as the Wolverines scored on nearly every possession, finishing with an offensive rating of 150.4 points per 100 possessions.

Michigan’s attack was a model of efficiency, shooting 66 percent from the field and 55 percent from 3-point range. The Wolverines dominated inside, outscoring Binghamton 66-20 in the paint and outrebounding them on the offensive glass, 17-9.

The Bearcats, who fell to 2-2, struggled to find any offensive rhythm against Michigan’s swarming defense. Binghamton shot just 34 percent from the floor and committed more turnovers than made field goals. A late 24-point outburst in the fourth quarter provided a minor consolation but did little to impact the lopsided result.

Michigan’s scoring was balanced and prolific. Syla Swords, a guard from Sudbury, Canada, led the way with 15 points and five assists. She was one of seven Wolverines to score in double figures. Olivia Olson of New Hope, Minnesota, also scored 15 points, adding three assists and a block in just 16 minutes of action.

McKenzie Mathurin from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, contributed 14 points and three assists, while Te’Yala Delfosse of Ewing, New Jersey, filled the stat sheet with 13 points, three blocks and two assists. Ashley Sofilkanich added 12 points, and Macy Brown chipped in 12 points as well. Mila Holloway orchestrated the offense masterfully, dishing out eight assists to go with seven points.

For Binghamton, the lone bright spot was the scoring of Bella Pucci. The guard from Rochester, New York, fought hard for a game-high 19 points in 28 minutes. Kaia Goode, also from Rochester, added six points and three assists.

The game was effectively decided in the first half. After a brief 2-2 tie, Michigan unleashed a 35-5 run that spanned the majority of the first quarter, building a 37-14 lead after the opening period. The onslaught continued in the second quarter, with the Wolverines outscoring the Bearcats 29-7 to take a commanding 66-21 lead into halftime.

The victory extends Michigan’s strong start to the season, which includes dominant wins over Canisius, Harvard and Notre Dame. The Wolverines will face their toughest test yet when they host Connecticut on Friday in Montville, Connecticut.

Binghamton, which entered the game with wins over SUNY Geneseo and Bloomsburg and a narrow loss to Saint Bonaventure, will look to regroup quickly. The Bearcats travel to face Akron on Thursday.

The announced attendance at Crisler Center was 2,557.