Michigan Wolverines @ Akron Zips
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
Akron, OH
Referee:Mark Zentz
Referee:Barb Smith
Referee:Zachary Klein
2025-26 Standings
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 5-0 | - | 15-1 |
| Iowa | 5-0 | - | 14-2 |
| Michigan State | 5-1 | 0.5 | 16-1 |
| Ohio State | 5-1 | 0.5 | 15-2 |
| Michigan | 5-1 | 0.5 | 14-2 |
| Maryland | 4-2 | 1.5 | 16-2 |
| Illinois | 4-2 | 1.5 | 14-3 |
| Minnesota | 3-2 | 2 | 12-4 |
| Nebraska | 3-3 | 2.5 | 14-3 |
| Wisconsin | 3-3 | 2.5 | 11-6 |
| Oregon | 2-3 | 3 | 14-4 |
| Washington | 2-3 | 3 | 12-4 |
| USC | 2-3 | 3 | 10-6 |
| Purdue | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Northwestern | 1-5 | 4.5 | 7-10 |
| Indiana | 0-6 | 5.5 | 11-7 |
| Rutgers | 0-6 | 5.5 | 8-9 |
| Penn State | 0-6 | 5.5 | 7-10 |
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State | 4-0 | - | 12-4 |
| Miami (OH) | 4-0 | - | 12-4 |
| Ohio | 4-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Massachusetts | 3-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| Central Michigan | 3-2 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| Bowling Green | 2-2 | 2 | 9-6 |
| Toledo | 2-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Western Michigan | 2-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-3 | 3 | 7-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-3 | 3 | 3-12 |
| Kent State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 6-10 |
| Akron | 0-4 | 4 | 3-13 |
| Buffalo | 0-4 | 4 | 2-13 |
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