ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Interstat) — Michigan dominated Wisconsin 86-60 in a Big Ten women’s basketball game Sunday at Crisler Center. The Wolverines (14-2) built a commanding 46-21 halftime lead and never trailed. The Badgers (11-6) were held to just five first-quarter points. Te’Yala Delfosse led Michigan with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Olivia Olson scored a game-high 21 points. Destiny Howell paced Wisconsin with 12 points. Michigan controlled play inside, outscoring Wisconsin 46-26 in the paint and scoring 25 points off turnovers. Attendance was 4,488.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Interstat) — The Michigan women’s basketball team delivered a dominant performance fueled by overwhelming physicality and defensive pressure, cruising to an 86-60 victory over Wisconsin in a Big Ten Conference matchup Sunday at Crisler Center. The Wolverines (14-2, 2-0 Big Ten) seized control from the opening tip, building a 21-5 lead after the first quarter and never allowing the Badgers (11-6, 1-2) to mount a serious challenge. The game’s decisive stretch came early, as Michigan’s defense forced Wisconsin into a series of turnovers and difficult shots, holding the visitors to just two made field goals in the opening period. Michigan’s superiority was rooted in its work on the glass and its ability to generate extra possessions. The Wolverines crushed Wisconsin on the offensive boards, grabbing 20 rebounds to the Badgers’ 4, leading to a 20-5 advantage in second-chance points. That relentless effort, combined with 13 steals, forced Wisconsin into 21 turnovers, which Michigan converted into 25 points. Te’Yala Delfosse, a 6-foot-3 sophomore from Ewing, New Jersey, was the game’s standout performer, posting a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead a balanced Michigan attack. She was instrumental in establishing the tone inside, complementing the backcourt play of Olivia Olson and Mila Holloway. Olson, a sophomore from New Hope, Minnesota, scored a game-high 21 points and grabbed six rebounds, while Holloway, a sophomore from Charlotte, North Carolina, added 18 points, six rebounds and three assists. Brooke Q. Daniels, a 5-6 guard from Macomb, Michigan, orchestrated the offense with six assists to go with eight points and eight rebounds, and Kendall Dudley contributed 11 points and eight rebounds. The Wolverines shot just 2 of 21 from three-point range but dominated the paint, outscoring Wisconsin 46-26 inside, and attempted 36 free throws to Wisconsin’s 11. Wisconsin, which entered the game having won three of its last four, struggled to find any offensive rhythm against Michigan’s swarming defense. The Badgers shot 40% from the field and were led by Destiny Howell’s 12 points. Breauna Ware added 11 points, and Laci Steele scored 10. The Badgers showed brief signs of life with a 24-point fourth quarter, but the outcome was long decided. Michigan’s lead ballooned to as many as 30 points in the second half as it consistently answered any modest Wisconsin run with easy baskets in transition or on putbacks. The victory extends Michigan’s winning streak to three games following a road loss to Washington on New Year’s Day. The Wolverines will next host Illinois on Thursday. Wisconsin, which has lost two of its last three, will travel to face Northwestern on Thursday. According to National Statistical’s ELO system, Michigan had a 95.50 percent probability to win. The Wolverines covered the pregame spread of -30.5, and the total score of 146 fell under the over/under line of 144.5.

Preview: Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan Wolverines ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Interstat) — A surging Michigan women’s basketball team, boasting one of the nation’s top records, will host a Wisconsin squad looking to rebound from a conference loss when the Big Ten rivals meet Sunday at Crisler Center. The No. [Ranking implied] Wolverines (13-2) have been dominant, coming off a 105-65 road rout of Penn State on Thursday. They have won 10 of their last 11 games, with their only loss in that stretch a 64-52 defeat at Washington on New Year’s Day. Michigan’s offense has been potent, scoring 92 or more points in three of its last six contests. Sophomore guard Olivia Olson has been a catalyst for Michigan. Over her last six games, she is averaging 16.8 points and 3.2 assists, including a 21-point performance in a win over Minnesota and a 13-point, 6-assist effort against Penn State. The Wisconsin Badgers (11-5) aim to bounce back after a 75-67 home loss to Purdue on Thursday. Prior to that, they had won two straight, including a narrow 74-73 victory over Penn State. The Badgers have struggled on the road against top competition, falling 97-59 at Maryland in late December. Wisconsin will rely on the all-around play of junior guard Ronnie Porter. In the loss to Purdue, she contributed 9 points and 6 assists in 33 minutes. Over her last five games, Porter has averaged 5.0 rebounds and 5.8 assists, serving as the primary facilitator for the Badgers’ offense. Michigan holds a significant edge in recent matchups, having won the last [number] meetings. The Wolverines’ high-scoring attack, averaging [implied high average], will test a Wisconsin defense that allowed 97 points in its loss at Maryland. This contest opens a critical stretch for both teams in the deep Big Ten conference. Following this game, Michigan will host Illinois on Jan. 15, while Wisconsin travels to face Northwestern on the same date. Tip-off is scheduled for [Time TBD] p.m. EST on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.