Zakiyah Franklin ties it late, Kansas women get past Michigan in overtime in March Madness

Zakiyah Franklin scored 22 points, including a tying 3-pointer that bounced on the rim and dropped with 12 seconds left in regulation, and Kansas beat Michigan 81-72 in overtime in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.

Kansas guard Zakiyah Franklin controls the ball against Michigan guard Elissa Brett during a first-round college basketball game in the women’s NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Michigan guard Laila Phelia defends against Kansas guard Holly Kersgieter during a first-round college basketball game in the women’s NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 23, 2024.

The Jayhawks rallied in the fourth quarter, when they outscored the Wolverines 23-14. Then Kansas stepped up its defense and controlled the five-minute extra session, 14-5.

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