NC State Falls 92-63 As Olivia Olson Stars for Wolverines
NC State fell to the University of Michigan today 92-63 as the Lady Wolverines advanced to the third round of the NCAA Tournament. Olivia Olson starred for the Wolverines; she scored 27 points. Michigan only led 28-25 at halftime, but pulled away in the second half.
With the men’s basketball team at the University of Michigan looks very good it is fair to think that the University might win both the Men’s and the Women’s championship in basketball. Certainly, the women looked good in pulling away from NC State today for the victory women. Do you think the University of Michigan will win two basketball tournaments?
NC State falls to the University of Michigan Scoring Summary
The University of Michigan pulled away from NC State in the second round of the women’s tournament today. The final score was 92-63, but the game was much closer in the first half. NC State led the game 13-12 after the first quarter. They hit a three-pointer at the end of the first quarter to take the lead. It was Tilda Trygger who hit the 25-foot three-point shot.
In the second quarter, the University of Michigan took the lead, but not by much. They outscored NC State 16-12 in the quarter to take a three-point halftime lead at 28-25. Michigan had some trouble in the first half hitting shots, but they hit one at the end of the quarter to grab the narrow lead.
In the third quarter, our player of the game, Olivia Olson scored 11 points, and seven in a row, as Michigan asserted its authority. In the third quarter the Wolverines took a 60-44 lead. Olivia Olson hit a jump shot right at the end of the quarter to solidify the lead and drive home the point that the University of Michigan would win this game.
In the fourth quarter, the Lady Wolverines extended their lead. Olivia Olson had fifteen points in the quarter, as the Lady Wolverines again outscored the Wolfpack 32-19. The result was a 92-63 win for the Lady Wolverines.
Player of the Game
The player of the game was Olivia Olson. She had 27 points to lead all scorers. She added three rebounds and two assists. She was three for five from three-point range and was six for six at the free throw line.
Turning Point of the Game
With the game being so close at halftime, the turning point of the game was in the third quarter, where Michigan outscored NC State 32-19. It happened right at the end of the quarter, with just 1 second remaining. Olivia Olson hit a jump shot. After that point it was clear Michigan would win the game and advance to the women’s sweet sixteen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The University of Michigan defeated NC State in this second round game 92-63. The Lady Wolverines pulled away in the second half to win the game. They were led in scoring by the player of the game Olivia Olson, who had 27 points, to lead all scorers. She was a hot shooter making three of five from three-point range and she was a perfect six for six from the free throw line.
The turning point of this game was the jump shot she hit with only 1 second left in the third quarter. That made the University of Michigan’s lead 60-44. The Lady Wolverines advance to the sweet sixteen in the Women’s Tournament. They will play on Saturday. NC State is eliminated from the tournament with the loss.
Parting Shots
The University of Michigan won this second round game in the NCAA Tournament 92-63. They will play in thew sweet sixteen of the women’s tournament on Saturday. NC State was no match for the Lady Wolverines, especially in the second half. Michigan is led by its trio of super sophomores, the player of this game, Olivia Olson is one of those.
