COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maddie Nolan connected from 3-point range to give No. 11 Michigan an early lead. Leigha Brown did the same moments later.
The Wolverines (15-2, 6-1 Big Ten) would go on to make their first seven shots, and by the time the first quarter ended, they led by 10 — and Naz Hillmon, their best player, had barely touched the ball.
“Naz gets double and triple teamed all the time,” Brown said. “So if we’re able to hit those shots from the outside, it definitely opens things up and gives you a sense of confidence throughout the rest of the game.”
All of Nolan’s 21 points came on on 3-pointers and Brown added 15 points to lead Michigan to a 69-49 rout of No. 8 Maryland on Sunday. It was just the second win for the Wolverines in 12 meetings with the Terrapins.
Maryland coach Brenda Frese guided the team after her father, Bill, died of cancer on Sunday morning.
Hillmon eventually scored nine points, her first time in single digits all season, but the…
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at TORONTO STAR…