ANN ARBOR, MI (11-08-26) – Michigan celebrated its recent past and offered another glimpse of its ambitions Sunday, raising its 2026 Elite Eight banner before defeating Wright State 109–52 at Crisler Center.
The fifth-ranked Wolverines never trailed, improved to 2–0 and followed their season-opening victory over No. 2 Connecticut with a performance built on defensive pressure and balanced scoring. Six Michigan players reached double figures as the home team established control early and carried a 62–19 lead into halftime.
Olivia Olson (#1) led Michigan with 19 points, seven assists, five steals and four rebounds in 22 minutes. Her contributions illustrated how the Wolverines connected their defense to their offense: possessions disrupted at one end became opportunities to score before Wright State could settle at the other.
Syla Swords (#12) added 16 points, while Dallas Loughridge (#4) finished with 15 points and six assists. Kendall Dudley (#22) and Te’Yala Delfosse (#33) contributed 11 points apiece, and Ashley Sofilkanich (#15) scored 10.
The shooting numbers reflected Michigan’s ability to create and convert opportunities. The Wolverines made 58.1 percent of their field-goal attempts and connected on 12 of 24 three-pointers. Wright State shot 36.1 percent and could not generate enough possessions to keep pace, committing 28 turnovers against Michigan’s pressure.
Michigan turned those giveaways into 43 points. The impact was immediate: Loughridge opened the scoring with a three-pointer following a Raider turnover, and the Wolverines scored 18 of the game’s first 20 points. By the end of the first quarter, they led 30–9.
Wright State managed only six field-goal attempts in that opening period. Michigan’s ability to interrupt possessions reduced the Raiders’ chances to find a rhythm, while the Wolverines repeatedly added to their advantage. A 32-point second quarter made the separation decisive before intermission.
Michigan also controlled the rebounding battle, finishing with a 36–21 edge. That advantage reinforced the pressure created by its takeaways and helped limit Wright State’s opportunities to string together scoring possessions. The Wolverines entered the final quarter ahead 93–33 after another 31-point period.
The large lead allowed Michigan to spread playing time throughout its available roster. Its bench supplied 38 points, with Jessica Fields (#7) scoring a career-high nine and Devin Cosgriff (#24) adding a career-high seven. Every available Wolverine played at least nine minutes, giving the reserves meaningful court time during the early-season schedule.
For Wright State, the result dropped the Raiders to 1–2. They scored 19 points in the fourth quarter, their most productive period, but Michigan’s early command had already placed the game beyond reach.
The banner ceremony recognized a tournament run completed last spring; Sunday’s victory continued the work of a new season. Michigan now takes its unbeaten start on the road, visiting Columbia in New York City on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
ANN ARBOR, MI (11-8-26) – Michigan defeated Wright State, 109–52, at Crisler Center. The fifth-ranked Wolverines raised their 2026 Elite Eight banner before the game and improved to 2–0 behind six double-figure scorers.
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