MICHIGAN WOLVERINES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

**Michigan Wolverines Women's Basketball**

Michigan women's basketball has built one of college sports' most efficient offenses, averaging 86.6 points per game while allowing opponents just 62.2 under head coach Kim Barnes Arico. The Wolverines' 22-4 record, anchored by a dominant 14-1 home mark at Crisler Center, demonstrates their mastery of a fast-paced system that capitalizes on their deep roster of 14 players. At 6-1 in Big Ten Conference play, Michigan has positioned itself among the conference's elite despite operating from a school of 53,488 students in Ann Arbor, a program founded in the same year as the university itself in 1817.

Playing in the competitive Big Ten, the Wolverines' away struggles—8-3 on the road—suggest room for growth in hostile environments, though their 24-point average scoring margin (86.6 vs 62.2 allowed) indicates they've developed a system built on execution rather than raw talent alone. Crisler Center's Victors faithful have witnessed sustained excellence, with the home court advantage appearing critical to Michigan's campaign. Barnes Arico's coaching philosophy emphasizes depth and consistency: Michigan's ability to maintain sharp ball movement and defensive intensity across 14-player rotations separates them from programs that rely on star power alone.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of Michigan
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationAnn Arbor, Michigan
VenueCrisler Center
Head CoachKim Barnes Arico

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
2Macy BrownG
23Ciara ByarsF
20Alyssa CrockettF
33Te'Yala DelfosseG
22Kendall DudleyG
34Aaiyanna DunbarF
7Jessica FieldsF
3Mila HollowayG
25McKenzie MathurinG
1Olivia OlsonG
5Brooke Quarles DanielsG
15Ashley SofilkanichF
12Syla SwordsG
21Ally VanTimmerenF

SEASON RECORD

28-7

Overall

19-1

Home

9-6

Away

9-3

Conference

82.3 PPG / 62.6 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 5Canisius Golden GriffinsW 100-40
Nov 9Harvard CrimsonW 84-55
Nov 15Notre Dame Fighting IrishW 93-54
Nov 19Binghamton BearcatsW 120-50
Nov 22UConn HuskiesL 69-72
Nov 23Syracuse OrangeW 81-55
Nov 26Detroit Mercy TitansW 102-53
Dec 4Central Michigan ChippewasW 82-40
Dec 7Purdue BoilermakersW 104-56
Dec 13Akron ZipsW 85-59
Dec 21Oakland Golden GrizzliesW 97-54
Dec 30Oregon DucksW 92-87
Jan 1Washington HuskiesL 52-64
Jan 5Minnesota Golden GophersW 70-60
Jan 8Penn State Lady LionsW 105-65
Jan 11Wisconsin BadgersW 86-60
Jan 16Illinois Fighting IlliniW 85-69
Jan 19Vanderbilt CommodoresL 69-72
Jan 22Rutgers Scarlet KnightsW 94-60
Jan 25USC TrojansW 73-67
Jan 30Indiana HoosiersW 95-67
Feb 1Michigan State SpartansW 94-91
Feb 5Nebraska CornhuskersW 88-76
Feb 8UCLA BruinsL 66-69
Feb 13Northwestern WildcatsW 80-58
Feb 15Michigan State SpartansW 86-65
Feb 22Iowa HawkeyesL 44-62
Feb 26Ohio State BuckeyesW 88-86
Feb 28Maryland TerrapinsW 87-69
Mar 7Oregon DucksW 80-58
Mar 7Iowa HawkeyesL 42-59
Mar 20Holy Cross CrusadersW 83-48
Mar 22NC State WolfpackW 92-63
Mar 28Louisville CardinalsW 71-52
Mar 30Texas LonghornsL 41-77

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Michigan Women's Basketball compete in?
Michigan Wolverines Women's Basketball competes in the Big Ten Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Michigan play women's basketball home games?
Michigan Women's Basketball plays home games at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI.
Who is the head coach of Michigan Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Michigan Wolverines Women's Basketball is Kim Barnes Arico.
When was Michigan Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Michigan Women's Basketball is not currently available.