Wolverines Outpace Ducks to Secure Semifinal Spot

No. 3 seed Michigan advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Allstate Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament with a commanding 80-58 win over Oregon, never trailing and outscoring the Ducks in every quarter. The Wolverines started strong, taking an 18-13 lead after the first quarter, despite Olivia Olson picking up two early fouls. Syla Swords and Ashley Sofilkanich led Michigan’s balanced attack in the first half, helping them build a 33-24 halftime advantage.

Katie Fiso and Ehis Etute combined for 20 of Oregon’s 24 first-half points to keep the Ducks within reach. Michigan extended its lead in the third quarter with a 6-0 run and contributions from Olson, Swords, and Macy Brown, entering the final period up 56-43. Fiso finished with 22 points and seven assists, while Etute added 16 points and 11 rebounds for Oregon. However, Michigan’s depth proved too much, with four players—Swords (17 points), Olson (16 points), Sofilkanich (14 points), and Kendall Dudley (10 points)—reaching double figures. The Wolverines closed the game on an 8-2 run to seal the victory. Their efficient scoring and consistent play throughout the game secured the quarterfinal win.

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Quarter-by-quarter breakdown below.

First Quarter: Fast start

• Both teams start hot in the first five minutes. It's 9-7 Michigan at the media timeout (4:23). Stars Katie Fiso (ORE) and Olivia Olson (MICH) have four points apiece already.
• Ehis Etute puts up five points to cut the Ducks' deficit to 14-12.
• Notable: Olson picks up two early fouls.
• The teams trade buckets before Te'Yala Delfosse hits a jumper for the Wolverines to end the quarter up 18-13.

Second Quarter: Michigan maintains its edge

• Fiso (ORE) and Ashley Sofilkanich (MICH) score first points of the quarter. Michigan still leads 22-18 at 5:53.
• Notable: Fiso has Oregon's first seven points in Q3.
• Syla Swords rattles in her second three of the game, and Kendall Dudley adds two. 27-20 Wolverines at the media timeout (3:46).
• Etute gets four points for the Ducks, but points from four different Wolverines give them their largest lead of the game heading into halftime, 33-24.
• Notable: Fiso and Etute combine for 20 of Oregon's 24 first-half points.
• Notable: Swords and Sofilkanich lead Michigan with eight points each. Swords has two of the three triples made so far in this game (between both teams).

Third Quarter: Wolverines hold steady

• Fiso and Sofia Bell find buckets for the Ducks, but Michigan counters with a 6-0 run that included four free throws from Mia Holloway. Wolverines still lead, 39-29 with 6:17 left.
• Michigan builds its lead to 49-32 thanks to a three-point play from Olson, layups from Dudley and Swords, and a triple from Macy Brown. 3:16 remaining in Q3.
• The teams go shot-for-shot the rest of the way, and Michigan enters the final period with a 56-43 lead.

Fourth Quarter:

• Notable: Three Wolverines reach double figures (Olson, Swords, and Sofilkanich).
• Etute (ORE) picks up her fourth personal foul, giving a three-point play to Holloway as Michigan extends its lead to 67-50.
• Etute immediately responds on both ends of the floor with a layup and a block.
• Fiso (ORE) scores her 20th point of the game before Olson (MICH) hits a jumper for her 16th. Wolverines lead 69-54 with 3:42 remaining.
• Michigan ends the game on an 8-2 run to cap off an 80-58 victory.
• Key Contributors (ORE): Katie Fiso (22 points, seven assists), Ehis Etute (16 points, 11 rebounds).
• Key Contributors (MICH): Syla Swords (17 points, eight rebounds), Olivia Olson (16 points), Ashley Sofilkanich (14 points).

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