No. 6 Michigan Rolls Past Akron 85-59 on Defense to Reach 9-1

Overview

• Syla Swords and Ashley Sofilkanich scored 17 points each as five Wolverines hit double figures, with Olivia Olson adding 16, Mila Holloway 12 and Te'yala Delfosse 10.
• Michigan, which ranks eighth nationally in turnovers forced, created 16 first-half giveaways and finished with 13 steals, with Olson and Sofilkanich each posting a season-high four.
• The Wolverines controlled the paint 50-22, turning live-ball stops into steady transition layups.
• Shooting remained erratic as Michigan went 17-of-30 at the free-throw line and 4-of-13 from three-point range.
• Akron dropped to 1-8 with Shaena Brew scoring 13 points, and Michigan's next game is Dec. 21 at home against Oakland.