8 months ago
Michigan Beats Akron 85-59
The Michigan Wolverines, ranked sixth in the country, played against the Akron Zips in a college basketball game.
Michigan won with a score of 85-59.
Two players from Michigan, Syla Swords and Ashley Sofilkanich, each scored 17 points.
The Wolverines had a strong defense, forcing many turnovers and scoring a lot of points from fast breaks.
Akron's best player, Shaena Brew, scored 13 points.
Michigan will play their next game against Oakland on December 21st, while Akron will host Geneva on Tuesday.
Syla Swords and Ashley Sofilkanich each scored 17 points for Michigan.
Michigan forced 16 turnovers in the first half, leading to 17 points.
The Wolverines took a 48-30 halftime lead, shooting nearly 50% from the floor.
Michigan outscored Akron 50-22 in the paint, with most points coming from transition layups.
Michigan's defense resulted in 13 steals and 28 fouls drawn, but they only made 17 of 30 free throws.
- Who
- Michigan Wolverines vs. Akron Zips
- What
- College basketball game
- Where
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- When
- Saturday (date not specified)
- Why
- Regular season game
Key facts
- Michigan's Record
- 9-1
- Akron's Record
- 1-8
- Michigan's Leading Scorers
- Syla Swords (17), Ashley Sofilkanich (17), Olivia Olson (16), Mila Holloway (12), Te'yala Delfosse (10)
- Akron's Leading Scorer
- Shaena Brew (13)
- Michigan's Turnovers Forced
- 16 in the first half, 25.4 average per game
- Michigan's Steals
- 13
- Michigan's Free Throw Percentage
- 17 of 30 (56.7%)
- Michigan's 3-Point Shooting
- 4 of 13
