Akron 59, at Michigan 85

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Interstat) — The Michigan women’s basketball team imposed its will from the opening tip, using a dominant first half to cruise past Akron 85-59 in a nonconference game Saturday at Crisler Center. The Wolverines (9-1) never trailed, building a 48-30 halftime lead behind efficient offense and a disruptive defense that set the tone for the afternoon. Michigan scored 23 points in the first quarter and 25 in the second, capitalizing on Akron’s early mistakes to build an insurmountable advantage. The most important part of the game was Michigan’s immediate and overwhelming defensive pressure in the first quarter,… Read more...