No. 9 Michigan Survives Thrilling OT Battle vs. No. 13 Michigan State, 94-91
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In a heart-stopping matchup, the No. 9 Michigan women's basketball team edged out No. 13 Michigan State 94-91 in overtime on Sunday. This was the first time both teams were ranked in the top 15 of the Associated Press women's college basketball poll. Mila Holloway led the Wolverines with a career-high 26 points, while Olivia Olson added 23 points, including a clutch three-point play and three-pointer on consecutive possessions. Syla Swords chipped in 15 points, including a crucial layup in overtime, and Ashley Sofilkanich contributed 10 points and eight rebounds. Jalyn Brown scored a season-high 21 points for Michigan State, alongside Kennedy Blair. Inés Sotelo finished with 15 points, Rashunda Jones had 13, and Grace VanSlooten added 12. The game saw 17 lead changes and 13 ties, with the Spartans taking a 42-41 lead at halftime. However, Michigan State's late surge in the third quarter gave them a 65-64 lead, which they held onto until the final buzzer. The Wolverines will next face Nebraska on Wednesday, while Michigan State hosts No. 16 Maryland on the same day. The two teams will meet again on February 15 at Michigan.
