
South Carolina defeats UConn in ‘national championship-like game’
The No. 1 and No. 5 teams played in front of 15,564 fans at UConn.
Naz Hillmon made history Sunday against No. 21 Iowa, pulling down her 1,000th rebound in the first half to become the first player in Michigan basketball history — men’s or women’s — to record 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in her career.
One of one.@nazhillmon is the first player in Michigan history - man or woman - to have 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in a career. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/v4jtf4gfgd
— Michigan Women’s Basketball (@umichwbball) February 27, 2022
The senior forward is averaging 21.2 points and 9.1 rebounds per game this season, just below her averages of 23.9 points and 11.4 rebounds during the 2020-21 season. Thanks to her play this season, Michigan reached its highest-ever ranking in the AP poll (No. 6) and recorded its first two wins over top-five ranked teams (Baylor on Dec. 19 and Indiana on Jan. 31).
Hillmon will look to lead the Wolverines (22-4) to their first Ben Ten tournament title and on a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. Th 21-year-old is then expected to enter the WNBA Draft, where she is a top prospect.
The No. 1 and No. 5 teams played in front of 15,564 fans at UConn.
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