Michigan Wolverines vs Syracuse Orange
Delfosse scores 21, leads No. 6 Michigan past Syracuse in Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase
UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- — Te'Yala Delfosse came off the bench to score a career-high 21 points and No. 6 Michigan rolled past Syracuse 81-55 on Sunday in the Hall of Fame Women's Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Olivia Olson finished with 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists for Michigan (5-1), which had 20 offensive rebounds and outrebounded the Orange 46-32.
Delfosse scored five consecutive points as Michigan had the final 11 points in the first quarter. Syracuse pulled within 12 after a basket by Shy Hawkins. Syla Swords answered with a 3-pointer and assisted on a Delfosse basket to give the Wolverines a 38-21 lead at halftime.
Olson scored to give Michigan its first 20-point lead with 8:12 remaining in the third quarter. Mila Holloway followed with a 3-pointer. Syracuse had 13 offensive rebounds in the second half but couldn't keep Michigan from pulling away and improving to 6-0 against Syracuse.
Syracuse's Laila Phelia, who led the Orange with 13 points, played her first three seasons at Michigan. She was the leading scorer for the Wolverines during the 2023-24 season and averaged 14.1 points in 88 career games at Michigan.
Uche Izoje had 10 points and 10 rebounds and Dominique Darius added 10 points for Syracuse (5-1).
Syracuse was ranked in the top 10 in offensive rebounds per game coming into the game, but Michigan held a 14-3 advantage in the first half.
Michigan, which on Friday played with the highest ranking in program history, threw a scare into top-ranked UConn before falling 72-69 despite 29 points and eight 3-pointers from Swords.
Syracuse hosts Howard on Sunday.
Michigan plays Detroit Mercy on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gina Cross
- Billy Smith
- Kristen Bell
2025-26 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | 1-0 | - | 9-1 |
| Louisville | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Notre Dame | 1-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Virginia | 1-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Duke | 1-0 | - | 4-6 |
| North Carolina | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-2 |
| Wake Forest | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-2 |
| Stanford | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-2 |
| California | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| Miami | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-3 |
| NC State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-4 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
| Clemson | 0-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
| SMU | 0-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Florida State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
| Boston College | 0-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
2025-26 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1-0 | - | 12-0 |
| Nebraska | 1-0 | - | 10-0 |
| Illinois | 1-0 | - | 9-1 |
| Iowa | 1-0 | - | 9-1 |
| UCLA | 1-0 | - | 9-1 |
| Michigan | 1-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Ohio State | 1-0 | - | 7-1 |
| USC | 1-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Wisconsin | 1-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Oregon | 0-1 | 1 | 10-1 |
| Michigan State | 0-1 | 1 | 8-1 |
| Washington | 0-1 | 1 | 8-1 |
| Indiana | 0-1 | 1 | 8-2 |
| Minnesota | 0-1 | 1 | 7-3 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 1 | 6-3 |
| Penn State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-3 |
| Rutgers | 0-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Purdue | 0-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
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