Swords scores 23, Olson adds 19 as freshmen lead No. 24 Michigan women past No. 23 Minnesota 70-65

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Swords scores 23, Olson adds 19 as freshmen lead No. 24 Michigan women past No. 23 Minnesota 70-65
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Freshman Syla Swords scored 23 points, eight in the fourth quarter, and No. 24 Michigan edged No. 23 Minnesota 70-65. Olivia Olson, a freshman from New Hope, Minnesota, added 19 points for the Wolverines, including a jumper to open the fourth quarter that gave them a 55-53 lead.

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Michigan guard Olivia Olson works toward the basket as Minnesota forward Annika Stewart defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Olivia Olson shoots over Minnesota guard Grace Grocholski during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guards Mila Holloway and Te’Yala Delfosse celebrate after the 70-65 win against Minnesota of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Jordan Hobbs works toward the basket as Minnesota guards Amaya Battle , back, and Tori McKinney defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan head coach Kim Barnes Arico yells during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Mila Holloway dribbles down the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Minnesota head coach Dawn Plitzuweit watches play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan center Yulia Grabovskaia shoots over Minnesota forward Annika Stewart during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan center Yulia Grabovskaia shoots over Minnesota forward Annika Stewart during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Greta Kampschroeder goes up for a shot as Minnesota guard Amaya Battle follows during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Greta Kampschroeder goes up for a shot as Minnesota guard Amaya Battle follows during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Olivia Olson shoots over Minnesota guard Tori McKinney during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Olivia Olson shoots over Minnesota guard Tori McKinney during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Olivia Olson works toward the basket as Minnesota forward Annika Stewart defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Olivia Olson works toward the basket as Minnesota forward Annika Stewart defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Olivia Olson shoots over Minnesota guard Grace Grocholski during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Olivia Olson shoots over Minnesota guard Grace Grocholski during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guards Mila Holloway and Te’Yala Delfosse celebrate after the 70-65 win against Minnesota of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guards Mila Holloway and Te’Yala Delfosse celebrate after the 70-65 win against Minnesota of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Jordan Hobbs works toward the basket as Minnesota guards Amaya Battle , back, and Tori McKinney defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Jordan Hobbs works toward the basket as Minnesota guards Amaya Battle , back, and Tori McKinney defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan head coach Kim Barnes Arico yells during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan head coach Kim Barnes Arico yells during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Mila Holloway dribbles down the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Michigan guard Mila Holloway dribbles down the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Minnesota head coach Dawn Plitzuweit watches play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. Minnesota head coach Dawn Plitzuweit watches play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. MINNEAPOLIS — Freshman Syla Swords scored 23 points, eight in the fourth quarter, and No. 24 Michigan edged No. 23 Minnesota 70-65 on Wednesday night. Olivia Olson, a freshman from New Hope, Minnesota, added 19 points for the Wolverines , including a jumper to open the fourth quarter that gave them a 55-53 lead. Swords followed that with a 3-pointer and the defense held the Golden Gophers to 4-of-15 shooting. Mila Holloway, another freshman, scored 12 points for Michigan, which has won 9 of 11 in the series to close within 36-34 after 70 games. The Wolverines won their fourth straight with their first win in six games against ranked teams. Amaya Battle scored 25 points for the Golden Gophers, who were 11-0 at home. It was the first top 25 matchup at Minnesota in five seasons. Annika Stewart added 16 points off the bench and Grace Grocholski had 12. Stewart had 13 points on 4-of-4 shooting and Battle 12 on 5-of-6 shooting as the Golden Gophers scored the last nine points of the second quarter to lead 37-33 at the half. Stewart knocked down a 3-pointer and Battle contributed a three-point play. The Wolverines missed their last nine shots of the second quarter to finish the stanza at 2 of 16.No. 2 South Carolina to host No. 5 LSU a day later than scheduled after winter weather in the SouthEarly in the third quarter, Holloway had consecutive 3s, Olson hit a jumper and Swords had a 3 and Michigan surged ahead 46-39. Battle had 10-straight Minnesota points and Grocholski hit a 3-pointer for a 54-50 lead. 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