Hillman nets 28, No. 24 Michigan women turn back Zips 80-71
AKRON, Ohio -- Naz Hillman scored 28 points and No. 24 Michigan rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat Akron 80-71 in the Akron Classic on Saturday.
The Wolverines trailed 58-55 heading into the fourth quarter but scored 12 straight points and turned that into a 17-2 run to lead 74-63 with 2:49 to play.
Michigan (4-0) made 8 of 11 free throws in the fourth and Hailey Brown hit the Wolverines' only two 3-pointers of the game.
Haliegh Reinoehl led a balanced attack for Akron (2-1) with 14 points. Shayna Harmon and Jordyn Dawson had 13 points apiece. Rachel Martindale went 4 of 6 behind the arc for 12 points.
Michigan led 25-12 after one quarter but the Zips closed within 41-34 at the half. Michigan had an 8-1 run in the third quarter but the Zips closed on a 10-0 run.
The Wolverines shot 60% for the game (28 of 47) despite going 2 of 10 from distance. They also made 22 of 25 free throws. Akron, which shot 46% and was just 4 of 6 from the line, made 11 3-pointers.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mark Zentz
- Barb Smith
- Zachary Klein
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 3-0 | - | 14-0 |
| Maryland | 3-0 | - | 13-0 |
| USC | 3-0 | - | 13-1 |
| Ohio State | 2-0 | 0.5 | 13-0 |
| Indiana | 2-0 | 0.5 | 10-3 |
| Minnesota | 2-1 | 1 | 14-1 |
| Michigan State | 2-1 | 1 | 12-2 |
| Iowa | 2-1 | 1 | 12-2 |
| Washington | 2-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| Illinois | 1-2 | 2 | 11-3 |
| Michigan | 1-2 | 2 | 10-4 |
| Nebraska | 1-2 | 2 | 10-4 |
| Oregon | 1-2 | 2 | 10-4 |
| Wisconsin | 1-2 | 2 | 10-4 |
| Penn State | 0-3 | 3 | 9-5 |
| Rutgers | 0-3 | 3 | 8-6 |
| Northwestern | 0-3 | 3 | 7-7 |
| Purdue | 0-3 | 3 | 7-7 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 1-0 | - | 12-0 |
| Ball State | 1-0 | - | 9-4 |
| Kent State | 1-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Akron | 1-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Western Michigan | 1-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Toledo | 0-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Bowling Green | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Central Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Ohio | 0-1 | 1 | 2-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-1 | 1 | 1-10 |
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