Postgame Notes: #14 Duke 60, Michigan 45
12/7/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Today's game marked the second consecutive game the Wolverines have played against a team not only from the state of North Carolina but from the Atlantic Coast Conference. Michigan beat NC State in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Friday (Dec. 5).
Today's game was Michigan's third contest this season against a ranked opponent. The Wolverines played then-No. 12 Texas A&M on Nov. 20 before taking on then-No. 13 Vanderbilt on Nov. 23, a game in which Michigan pulled off a 50-42 upset of the Commodores.
Michigan will face two more ranked opponents, including Notre Dame, currently No. 10, on Dec. 10, and Ohio State, currently No. 18, on Dec. 21.
Duke head coach Joanne P. McCallie is the former head coach of Michigan rival, Michigan State. Today's game was the first time since McCallie took the Duke job that she faced off against U-M.
With her one three-pointer in the game, Carly Benson moved into a tie for fourth place all-time at Michigan with former Wolverine Janelle Cooper in three-pointers made (123).
With her three blocks, Stephany Skrba moved into sixth place on Michigan's all-time list.
Veronica Hicks' 16 points are a new career high. Her previous personal best was eight points against Akron (11/17/08).
Michigan trailed at the break for the second time this season.
Melinda Queen's 10 points marked the third game this season she was in double figures in scoring.
For the first time in three games, Benson did not lead the Wolverines in scoring and was not in double figures.
This was the first time that head coach Kevin Borseth had taken on Duke in his 26 years of coaching. It was the third time the Wolverines had faced the Blue Devils.
Michigan had a cheering section of about 50 friends and family sitting behind its bench.
