Michigan Women’s Basketball in the Sweet 16 for the First Time in School History!

For the first time in the history of the Wolverines, Michigan women’s basketball is going to the Sweet 16. A pivotal 22-5 run in 11-plus minutes of game time lifted…

Anne Erickson

Updated Mar 24, 2021 7:08 PM EDT

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – MARCH 23: Emily Kiser #33 of the Michigan Wolverines and Danielle Rauch #23 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate after defeating the Tennessee Lady Vols 70-55 in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 23, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

For the first time in the history of the Wolverines, Michigan women’s basketball is going to the Sweet 16.

A pivotal 22-5 run in 11-plus minutes of game time lifted

The honors come after U-M scored a 70-55 win over Tennessee during the second round of the NCAA women’s tournament in San Antonio.

Michigan will play Baylor and Virginia Tech in semifinal this weekend.

Check out some highlights from the game below!

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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

Michigan Women’s Basketball in the Sweet 16 for the First Time in School History!

For the first time in the history of the Wolverines, Michigan women’s basketball is going to the Sweet 16. A pivotal 22-5 run in 11-plus minutes of game time lifted…

Anne Erickson

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