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WolverinesThursday, November 5

Michigan women's basketball opens its season tonight against No. 2 UConn at Crisler Center

The Daily Ann Arbor teamFrom Thursday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you're headed to tonight, it's a big one. Michigan opens the 2026-27 season at home against No. 2 UConn at 6:30 p.m. on FS1, the first Crisler matchup of two top-five women's teams.

Michigan won its exhibition by 91 before hosting UConn tonight

  • Rochester Christian24
    Michigan115
    FinalExhibition at Crisler Center on Oct. 29
  • UConn
    Michigan
    Thu., Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m.Season opener at Crisler Center on FS1

Sources: mlive, Chargers Wire

Michigan is coming off the most successful season in program history, and juniors Olivia Olson and Syla Swords are back. Point guard Mila Holloway won't play this month. The Ann Arbor Observer reported she is likely out for the season, but those inside the program aren't willing to go that far. "We want it to be our turn this year," Olson said.

  • Preseason AP rank: No. 5, the program's highest
  • Last season: 28-7 and an Elite Eight run
  • New center: 6-foot-5 freshman Fope Ayo, 10 points in 10 minutes
  • Exhibition opponent: Rochester Christian, beaten 115-24

Olson and Swords lead Michigan's returning scorers

Source: Chargers Wire

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Value
Olivia Olson18.9 ppg
Syla Swords14.6 ppg
Mila Holloway (injured)12.3 ppg
Te'Yala Delfosse8.7 ppg
Ashley Sofilkanich7.7 ppg

Sources: mlive, Chargers Wire

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