EVANSTON, Ill. (Interstat) — The Michigan women’s basketball team used a dominant second half to roll past Northwestern 80-58 on Thursday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Olivia Olson scored 21 points and Syla Swords added 16 for the Wolverines, who improved to 21-4 overall. Michigan led by just six at halftime but outscored the Wildcats 49-21 over the final two quarters, including a 25-8 third-quarter edge.

Caroline Lau and Grace Sullivan each scored 16 points for Northwestern, which fell to 8-16. The Wolverines’ defense forced 20 turnovers and held the Wildcats to 19-of-46 shooting from the field. Michigan also controlled the paint, outscoring Northwestern 58-24 inside.