Special to The Detroit News
Ann Arbor – The No. 17th-ranked Michigan women’s basketball team added a trophy to its highly decorated win column, defeating long-standing rival Michigan State on its home court Saturday afternoon, 70-55.
Michigan wasn't off to a hot start, though. By the end of the first quarter, the Wolverines were shooting 38% from the field (6-for-16). It was as if there was a lid on the basket, not even allowing them to benefit from the numerous Michigan State turnovers that accumulated over 10 minutes.
Sophomore Laila Phelia was not letting that slide.