Syla Swords had 17 points, and the Michigan Wolverines rolled past the Columbia Lions 81-58 on Thursday night at Levien Gymnasium.
The Wolverines set the tone early, taking the first quarter 23-13. They led by as many as 29 points. A 10-0 run in the first quarter put them in front early.
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For Michigan, Syla Swords finished with 17 points and three steals, Olivia Olson had 15 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Kendall Dudley contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds.
For Columbia, Riley Weiss led the way with 23 points, and Mary Ashley Stevenson added nine points and six rebounds.
The Wolverines moved to 3-0. The Lions dropped to 3-1.
The Wolverines are first in the Big Ten and have won three straight. Michigan is 2-0 at home and 1-0 away from home. The Lions are first in the Ivy. Columbia is 2-1 at home and 1-0 on the road.
The Wolverines are back in action when they visit the Central Michigan Chippewas on Monday, Nov. 16, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Lions are back in action when they visit the Maryland Terrapins on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
