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Freshman forward Naz Hillmon scored a team-high 16 points in Michigan's loss at Iowa.
Wolverines fall to No. 22 Iowa
Rohan Kumar
Daily Sports Writer

The Wolverines called a timeout but never recovered. Iowa (13-4 overall, 4-2 Big Ten) widened the gap, handing Michigan (11-7, 2-4) a 75-61 loss — the team’s fourth loss in its last six games.

“Through our growth process and through our improvement is the decision-making when other teams are going on a run,” said Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico to WTKA. “… We called a timeout. We tried to regroup, I mean, we had a better fourth quarter but we were down a little bit. And we scored in the fourth quarter; we just couldn’t get the stops that we needed to get.”

Senior guard Nicole Munger values Michigan's emphasis on defense.
Michigan looking for big wins down the final stretch
Bennett Bramson
Daily Sports Writer

A big reason for Michigan’s defensive struggles, especially late in games, is youth. While youth has long-term advantages, the lack of experience has hurt the Wolverines late in games when trying to hold a narrow lead or close a slim deficit.

Senior center Hallie Thome did her part, scoring 25 points with 10 rebounds in Saturday's loss to Maryland.
Wolverines fall to No. 9 Maryland, 83-69
Rohan Kumar
Daily Sports Writer

Saturday afternoon in College Park, Md., the Michigan women’s basketball team faced its toughest opponent so far this season.

Despite putting up a fight, the Wolverines (11-6 overall, 2-3 Big Ten) ultimately fell, 83-69, to No. 9 Maryland (15-1 overall, 4-1 Big Ten).

Freshman guard Amy Dilk will match up against Maryland's Taylor Mikesell.
Michigan's keys to the game against Maryland
Connor Brennan
Daily Sports Writer

Though it is just over halfway through the season, the importance of Michigan (11-5 overall, 2-2 Big Ten) visiting College Park to take on the 9th-ranked Terrapins (14-1, 3-1) cannot be overstated. Just like last year, a positive result for the Wolverines could push them over the line come the end of the season

Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico continues to preach a process-based approach as the team heads toward the heart of Big Ten play..
Michigan still looking forward after up and down start
Bennett Bramson
Daily Sports Writer

Despite being picked to finish third in the Big Ten in the coaches’ preseason vote, Michigan now sits in a three-team tie for sixth place through the first four games of conference play. One reason for its current record is because of trends like this one: One day the ball rolls the way of the Wolverines while the next day it goes the opposite direction.

Freshman forward Naz Hillmon had a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds on Tuesday.
Michigan holds on to top Northwestern in overtime, 79-78
Teddy Gutkin
Daily Sports Writer

In a game featuring so many ups and downs it felt more like a roller coaster ride than a basketball game, the Michigan women’s basketball team (11-5, 2-2 Big Ten) defeated the Northwestern Wildcats (9-6, 2-1 Big Ten), 79-78, in overtime Tuesday night.

Freshman point guard Amy Dilk scored 16 points and registered six assists in Michigan's loss to Purdue.
Michigan loses thriller in West Lafayette
Bennett Bramson
Daily Sports Writer

As the Michigan women’s basketball team was battling Purdue, a more personal bout was transpiring on the court between the Wolverines’ freshman point guard, Amy Dilk, and the Boilermakers’ sophomore point guard, Karissa McLaughlin.

Freshman guard Amy Dilk finished with 14 points on Saturday as Michigan handed Minnesota its first loss.
Michigan earns first Big Ten win over Minnesota
Rohan Kumar
Daily Sports Writer

Monday afternoon, the Michigan women’s basketball team (10-4 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) looked to get back on track after having lost its conference opener a few days prior.

The Wolverines did just that, defeating Minnesota (12-1 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) at the Crisler Center, 76-60.

Without senior center Hallie Thome in the game, Michigan struggled against Nebraska
Michigan falls on the road in Big Ten opener
Connor Brennan
Daily Sports Writer

Last year, the Michigan women’s basketball team narrowly secured a hard-fought overtime victory on the road over the Cornhuskers.

In the rematch, Nebraska exacted revenge. The Wolverines (9-4 overall, 0-1 Big Ten) fell to the Cornhuskers (6-6 overall, 1-0), 70-56. It was Nebraska’s fifth straight win at home.

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Hillmon steps up with Thome injured
Bennett Bramson
Daily Sports Writer

Hallie Thome’s injury opened the door for freshman forward Naz Hillmon to enter the game, who quickly showed to be the piece Michigan had been missing at the start of the game, as she brought the energy, and offense, needed to overwhelm the Bears (1-10).