FiLE - Michigan guard Olivia Olson (1) drives to the basket between UCLA defenders Angela Dugalić, left, and Gianna Kneepkens, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.
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Syla Swords scored 17 points and Olivia Olson had 16 as No. 8 Michigan beat Oregon 80-58 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Friday night.
The Wolverines (25-5) will face No. 9 Iowa in Saturday’s semifinals.
The final margin was Michigan’s largest lead of the game. Olson went 7 of 11 from the field for the Wolverines, who shot 44%. Ashley Sofilkanich added 14 points and Kendall Dudley scored 10.
Katie Fiso scored 22 points on 10-of-16 shooting and Ehis Etute had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Ducks (22-12).
Oregon made 41% of its shots. Both teams struggled from 3-point range as the Ducks were 3 of 19 and the Wolverines 4 of 19.
Oregon committed 17 turnovers, eight more than Michigan.
The Wolverines outrebounded Oregon 24-16 in the first half en route to a 33-24 lead. Michigan had a 12-4 edge in offensive rebounds, leading to a 12-3 advantage in second-chance points.
Olson picked up two first-half fouls and was limited to five points in the first half.
It was the teams’ second meeting this season. Michigan beat host Oregon 92-87 in double overtime on Dec. 29.
Up next
Oregon: Await an expected NCAA Tournament bid.
Michigan: Face No. 9 Iowa on Saturday. The Hawkeyes beat the visiting Wolverines 62-44 on Feb. 22.
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