Michigan Opens With 77-66 Win Over No. 2 UConn

Te’Yala Delfosse scored a career-high 22 points as No. 5 Michigan opened its season with a 77-66 win over No. 2 UConn on Thursday at Crisler Center.

Delfosse also led the Wolverines with nine rebounds. It was Michigan’s third victory over a top-five opponent and the first top-five women’s matchup played at Crisler, according to the university’s report.

UConn freshman Jovana Popovic scored 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting, with seven rebounds and four assists. Sarah Strong added 13 points and nine rebounds, according to the Huskies’ report.

Michigan led 35-29 at halftime and 55-53 after three quarters, then outscored UConn 22-13 in the fourth.

The Wolverines host Wright State on Sunday. UConn, now 1-1, hosts No. 10 Iowa the same day.