A fourth-quarter surge from the Wolverines led No. 12 Michigan past No. 16 Oregon State 61-52 at the Daytona Beach Invitational on Friday.
Michigan went on an 11-2 run to open the fourth quarter, with Naz Hillmon sinking a pair of free throws and a layup to overwhelm the Beavers down the stretch.
Hillmon led the Wolverines with 20 points, 13 rebounds, four steals, two assists and one block. Leigha Brown added 14 points and three rebounds as well, with Danielle Rauch notching 11 points and two steals.
Some GINORMOUS plays down the stretch by @daniellerauchy, @maddienolan20 and @leigha32brown. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/OMP5SemTnj— Michigan Women’s Basketball (@umichwbball) November 27, 2021
Some GINORMOUS plays down the stretch by @daniellerauchy, @maddienolan20 and @leigha32brown. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/OMP5SemTnj
Michigan improves to 6-0 after Friday’s victory, with Oregon State providing the Wolverines their first top-ranked win of the year.
Next up: Michigan will face off against Mississippi State in the Daytona Beach Invitational on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET.