Associated Press
Charlotte, N.C. — Fifth-year senior Leigha Brown had 25 points and eight rebounds, and 19th-ranked Michigan knocked off No. 6 North Carolina 76-68 on Tuesday night at the inaugural Jumpman Invitational.
The 6-foot-1 Brown was 9 of 15 from the field and made three 3-pointers in her 113th career game for the Wolverines.
Laila Phelia added 20 points for Michigan (11-1), which shot 46% from the field while holding North Carolina to 32%.
Deja Kelly had 15 points and Eva Hodgson had 13 for North Carolina (9-2), which couldn't complete the comeback after falling behind by 23 points in the first half.