February 08, 2013 (vol. 123, iss. 65) • Page Image 8
…. Sheffer was the only Wolverine to score in the first 8:07 of play, but her nine points during that span kept Michigan (6-4, 17-6) within striking distance. Once the rest of the Wolver- ines got going…
… almost four minutes, senior guard Jenny Ryan broke the silence by splitting the Illinois defense for a layup. From there, it appeared the Wolverines were going to run away with the game, but the Fighting…
…'s free throws were huge for us," said Thompson. "They were really key for us to win the game." The Wolverines shot 51.1 per- cent from the field, including shooting 46.4 percent in the first half, but…
… night. In addition to Sheffer's huge offensive night, the Wolverines found help from Jordan, who ended the night with 13 points, and nine rebounds. Thompsonhad "I know we had a ton of turn- 15 points…
… Wolverines not whenthey had to." turned the ball over so much. This was the Wolverines' big- Michigan continued to struggle gest win of the season and without with turnovers, committing 12 in it, they would…
… Michigan wom- en's basketball team held its own "Pink Game" on Thursday. With breast-cancer survivors on hand, the Wolverines looked to recover from their season-high three- game losing streak and begin a…
…-4,17-6) did, beating the Fighting Illini, 72-69. The Wolverines wore maize jerseys with pink trimming to go along with pink shoes, and a different breast-cancer survivor introduced each starter before she took…
… their cancer. After a series of misses, it I think it really hithome with our wasn't clear if, the Wolverines team." would attempt to go to Thomp- Before each game that Michi- son to help them win, butshe…
… knowing I can shoot, For a team having lost four out that really helps." of its last five games, it was exact- While Thompson's late ly what the Wolverines needed. 3-pointers' allowed Michigan Senior…
… forward Rachel Shef- to find the lead, it was a Jordan fer, who was held to 12 points on layup late in the game that sealed 5-of-15 shooting against the Spar- it for the Wolverines. Holding tans, led the…