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03/06 22:17 CST Syla Swords, Olivia Olson lead No. 8 Michigan past Oregon 80-58
in Big Ten quarterfinals
Syla Swords, Olivia Olson lead No. 8 Michigan past Oregon 80-58 in Big Ten
quarterfinals
By MARK AMBROGI
Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) --- Syla Swords scored 17 points and Olivia Olson had 16 as
No. 8 Michigan beat Oregon 80-58 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on
Friday. night.
The Wolverines (25-5) will face No. 9 Iowa in Saturday's semifinals.
The final margin was Michigan's largest lead of the game. Olson went 7 of 11
from the field for the Wolverines, who shot 44%. Ashley Sofilkanich added 14
points and Kendall Dudley scored 10.
Katie Fiso scored 22 points on 10-of-16 shooting and Ehis Etute had 16 points
and 11 rebounds for the Ducks (22-12).
Oregon made 41% of its shots. Both teams struggled from 3-point range as the
Ducks were 3 of 19 and the Wolverines 4 of 19.
Oregon committed 17 turnovers, eight more than Michigan.
The Wolverines outrebounded Oregon 24-16 in the first half en route to a 33-24
lead. Michigan had a 12-4 edge in offensive rebounds, leading to a 12-3
advantage in second-chance points.
Olson picked up two first-half fouls and was limited to five points in the
first half.
It was the teams' second meeting this season. Michigan beat host Oregon 92-87
in double overtime on Dec. 29.
Up next
Oregon: Await an expected NCAA Tournament bid.
Michigan: Face No. 9 Iowa on Saturday. The Hawkeyes beat the visiting
Wolverines 62-44 on Feb. 22.
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