Thome thrived when the Wolverines lacked steadiness, and she prevented what could have been an upset.
Rohan Kumar
Daily Sports Writer
Women's Basketball
In the young season, the freshman standout has already made an impact as the first player off the bench. Her high level of play was on display in the 24th-ranked Wolverines’ 82-76 win over Marquette on Thursday night.
The 24th-ranked Wolverines hung around in the first half, took a commanding lead in the third quarter, then nearly blew it in the fourth in a roller coaster 82-76 win over Marquette.
The 24th-ranked Wolverines will have their hands full with the potent Marquette attack, something coach Kim Barnes Arico is fully aware of.
If Michigan hopes to find success moving forward, it needs to take care of the basketball.
She was 11-of-14 from the field in the first half, dotting her shot chart with runners, elbow pullups, transition layups, and two 3-pointers. In the second, she barely needed to play, having done her work early.
Michigan found its footing quickly, though, and finished the contest in dominant fashion to come away with a 86-50 win.
Among the problems exposed in the Michigan women‘s basketball team‘s loss to No. 3 Notre Dame on Wednesday: depth, or lack thereof.
While the Wolverines once held a four-point lead themselves in the first quarter, Notre Dame peaked in the fourth, taking a 25-point lead to finish with an 83-63 victory.
No. 3 Notre Dame found the blueprint to beating the Wolverines: shut Katelynn Flaherty down and Michigan’s offense grinds to a halt.