WOLVERINES

NCAA women: Michigan 75, Northern Colorado 61

Northern Colorado guard Savannah Smith is knocked backward while defending against Michigan guard Katelynn Flaherty in the second half of the Wolverines' 75-61 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 16, 2018, in Waco, Texas.
Northern Colorado guard Savannah Smith is knocked backward while defending against Michigan guard Katelynn Flaherty in the second half of the Wolverines' 75-61 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 16, 2018, in Waco, Texas.
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Michigan's Katelynn Flaherty and the rest of the players are greeted at the bench by head coach Kim Barnes Arico late in Michigan's NCAA Tournament victory.
Michigan's Katelynn Flaherty and the rest of the players are greeted at the bench by head coach Kim Barnes Arico late in Michigan's NCAA Tournament victory.
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Michigan guard Deja Church lies on the floor after suffering an injury late in the second half.
Michigan guard Deja Church lies on the floor after suffering an injury late in the second half.
Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press
Michigan forward Jillian Dunston defends as Northern Colorado guard Savannah Smith drives to the basket.
Michigan forward Jillian Dunston defends as Northern Colorado guard Savannah Smith drives to the basket.
Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press
Northern Colorado guard Savannah Scott and guard Krystal Leger-Walker, right, defend as Michigan center Hallie Thome looks for a shot attempt.
Northern Colorado guard Savannah Scott and guard Krystal Leger-Walker, right, defend as Michigan center Hallie Thome looks for a shot attempt.
Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press
Michigan forward Jillian Dunston and Northern Colorado guard Kianna Williams chase after the ball in the second half.
Michigan forward Jillian Dunston and Northern Colorado guard Kianna Williams chase after the ball in the second half.
Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press
Northern Colorado guard Savannah Scott leaps to the basket for a shot after getting past Michigan guard Deja Church.
Northern Colorado guard Savannah Scott leaps to the basket for a shot after getting past Michigan guard Deja Church.
Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press
Northern Colorado center Bridget Hintz defends against a shot by Michigan center Hallie Thome.
Northern Colorado center Bridget Hintz defends against a shot by Michigan center Hallie Thome.
Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press
Northern Colorado guard Savannah Scott steps over Michigan guard Akienreh Johnson to reach a loose ball.
Northern Colorado guard Savannah Scott steps over Michigan guard Akienreh Johnson to reach a loose ball.
Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press
Northern Colorado guard Kianna Williams blocks a shot by Michigan forward Jillian Dunston.
Northern Colorado guard Kianna Williams blocks a shot by Michigan forward Jillian Dunston.
Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press
Michigan guard Katelynn Flaherty has her shot blocked by Northern Colorado guard Kianna Williams.
Michigan guard Katelynn Flaherty has her shot blocked by Northern Colorado guard Kianna Williams.
Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press
Michigan forward Kayla Robbinsgoes up to shoot as Northern Colorado center Bridget Hintz defends in the first half.
Michigan forward Kayla Robbinsgoes up to shoot as Northern Colorado center Bridget Hintz defends in the first half.
Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press
Michigan guard Nicole Munger works for a shot as Northern Colorado guard Kianna Williams defends.
Michigan guard Nicole Munger works for a shot as Northern Colorado guard Kianna Williams defends.
Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press
Michigan guard Katelynn Flaherty works to make a pass beneath the basket as Northern Colorado center Bridget Hintz (44) and Kianna Williams play defense.
Michigan guard Katelynn Flaherty works to make a pass beneath the basket as Northern Colorado center Bridget Hintz (44) and Kianna Williams play defense.
Tony Gutierrez, Associated Press