No. 2 Michigan tops Columbia 81-58 with strong third quarter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
No. 2 Michigan defeated Columbia 81-58 on November 12 in New York. Syla Swords led the Wolverines with 17 points, and Olivia Olson scored 15. Michigan utilized a strong third quarter, beginning with a 16-5 run that extended their lead significantly. Columbia managed to stay close in the first half, trailing by only 10 points at halftime but could not mount a comeback in the second half. The game featured Columbia's coach Megan Griffith returning from a three-game suspension. Next, Michigan will face Central Michigan, while Columbia will play at No. 19 Maryland this weekend.
- •Michigan improves to 3-0 this season.
- •Columbia records its first loss, dropping to 3-1.
- •Columbia's coach Megan Griffith returned from suspension.
- •Michigan extended its lead with a strong third quarter run.
- •Next match for Michigan is against Central Michigan.
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — No. 2 Michigan surges past Columbia after a dominant third quarter to win 81-58
"NEW YORK (AP) — Syla Swords scored 17 points and Olivia Olson added 15 to help No. 2 Michigan beat Columbia 81-58 on Thursday night.
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