No. 5 Michigan Opens 2026-27 Against No. 2 UConn in First Top-Five Game
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Updated · MGoBlue · Nov 3
No. 5 Michigan Opens 2026-27 Against No. 2 UConn in First Top-Five Game
3 articles · Updated · MGoBlue · Nov 3
Summary
Thursday’s 6:30 p.m. opener at Crisler Center pits No. 5 Michigan against No. 2 UConn, marking the first top-five women’s game in program history.
The matchup launches a home-and-home series after UConn edged Michigan 72-69 last season, when Syla Swords scored 29 points and nearly erased a 20-point deficit.
Michigan enters off a 115-24 exhibition rout of Rochester Christian and its highest preseason AP ranking ever at No. 5, matching the Coaches Poll.
Crisler has been a major edge for the Wolverines, who went 16-1 at home last season and averaged 87.5 points while forcing 23.1 turnovers per game there.
The opener also tests Michigan’s bid for a third top-five win in program history before the Wolverines raise their Elite Eight banner ahead of Sunday’s home game.