Then came Robbins, and when the horn sounded, ending the second quarter, the Wolverines were up 36-27 after an 8-2 run that proved decisive.
Ethan Sears
Daily Sports Writer
Women's Basketball
After Michigan won the WNIT, Katelynn Flaherty told coach Kim Barnes-Arico that she wants to play point guard. Now, the Wolverines are tasked with finding the right balance in their backcourt.
Sophomore center Hallie Thome finished with 21 points, 10 boards and two blocks to help Michigan to a 78-74 win.
Michigan saw its last top-25 ranking in the 2012-13 season, when it peaked at No. 23 in the Associated Press poll during week 12 — the last season it made the NCAA Tournament. Monday, the AP Poll again left them out of the rankings with just 22 votes, good for 33rd.
Despite Williams’ stat line, Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico had nothing but gratitude for what she has done for the team.
The standout volleyball player will join the women's basketball team this upcoming season.
On the brink of the NCAA Tournament, the Wolverines’ hopes were cut short, but they stepped up in the WNIT for a second consecutive year.
In the 2016-17 season, Barnes Arico will have the right pieces to lead Michigan back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013.
Flaherty has received Honorable Mention All-American recognition, but she’s neither a Big Ten champion nor had the opportunity to play in the NCAA Tournament.
Even with a desperate effort from Madison Ristovski, Michigan once again fell short of hoisting its first banner at Crisler Center.