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Olson's 31 Points Lift Michigan Over Ohio State

Olivia Olson scored a career-high 31 points, including a game-winning jumper with 3.2 seconds left in overtime, to lift No. 8 Michigan to an 88-86 victory over No. 13 Ohio State.

Olivia Olson's career-high 31 points propelled Michigan to a thrilling 88-86 overtime victory over Ohio State on Wednesday. The senior hit a driving jumper with 3.2 seconds remaining in extra time after Michigan had rallied from an 8-point deficit with 1:40 left. The Wolverines set a program record with their 14th Big Ten conference win.

Michigan, which had three starters foul out, was led by Olson's 31 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Syla Swords added 22 points, while Macy Brown scored eight straight points including two 3-pointers to tie the game. Ohio State's Jaloni Cambridge scored 22 points and sent the game to overtime with three free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining in regulation.