Michigan ends UConn’s 39-game regular-season streak
The Wolverines beat the second-ranked Huskies 77-66 in Ann Arbor, delivering the highest-ranked win in Michigan women’s basketball history.
No. 5 Michigan beat No. 2 UConn 77-66 at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Nov. 5, ending the Huskies’ 39-game regular-season winning streak and giving the Wolverines the highest-ranked win in their program’s history. ESPN reported that the game was the first matchup of two top-five teams in the AP Top 25 at Crisler Center. UConn’s streak had run since its last regular-season loss, on Feb. 6, 2025, ESPN reported.
How Michigan pulled ahead of UConn
Michigan’s zone defense pushed UConn into 31 three-point attempts, of which the Huskies made eight, The Bulletin reported. Michigan made nine of its 20 attempts from beyond the arc. The Wolverines also made 14 of 24 free throws, while UConn attempted only seven. The teams each scored 36 points in the paint, according to The Bulletin.
Michigan’s key fourth-quarter push came early in the period, when it outscored UConn 13–2. ESPN reported that coach Geno Auriemma called two timeouts during the run. Michigan’s Te’Yala Delfosse scored a career-high 22 points, and Olivia Olson added 19. The Wolverines had four players reach double figures; Courtney Ogden scored 12 in her Michigan debut after transferring from Stanford, and Syla Swords had 10, ESPN reported.
Sarah Strong’s foul trouble and Jovana Popovic’s 25 points
Sarah Strong picked up three fouls in the first quarter and played eight minutes in the first half without scoring, The Bulletin reported. She scored 11 of her 13 points in the third quarter, according to The Bulletin, then fouled out, ESPN reported. Strong’s early absence left freshman Jovana Popovic as UConn’s leading scorer: she had 25 points, seven rebounds and four assists. The two combined for 38 of the Huskies’ 66 points, The Bulletin reported.
Michigan’s four double-figure scorers helped cover for starting point guard Mila Holloway, who was out indefinitely with an injured left leg, ESPN reported. The result moved Michigan’s record against top-five opponents to 3-47, according to ESPN. UConn’s schedule included a home game against Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 8, The Bulletin reported.
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Sources and context
- UConn women's basketball falls to Michigan on road | Five takeawaysThe Bulletin (story by Nathan Canilao; hosted by Yahoo Sports)
- No. 5 Michigan halts No. 2 UConn's win streak in program's highest-ranked winESPN News Services; report says information from The Associated Press was used
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