Sweet 16: Olivia Olson scores 19, leading Michigan over Louisville 71-52 for 2nd Elite Eight berth in 5 years
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By Schuyler Dixon
Published on March 28, 2026.
Michigan defeated Louisville 71-52 in the NCAA Tournament, marking their second Elite Eight berth in five years. Olivia Olson and fellow sophomore Syla Swords scored 19 points, while No. 2 seed Michigan overcame a six-minute scoring drought to score 17 consecutive third-quarter points. The Wolverines had a 16-0 run in the second quarter to erase an 11-point deficit before breaking a tie in the third. They will face either top-seeded Texas or Kentucky in the next round. Louisville's Elif Istanbulluoglu was the only player in double figures for the team, scoring 18 points. Despite a slow start, Louisville coach Jeff Walz called his team's performance the worst they've had all year.
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