Postgame Notes: Michigan 70, Illinois 57
1/27/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Jan. 26, 2015
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For the 10th straight game, Michigan used the starting lineup of Cyesha Goree, Shannon Smith, Nicole Elmblad, Siera Thompson and Danielle Williams. The group is 7-3 in those contests.
Katelynn Flaherty recorded her fifth 20-point game of the season, finishing with 21 points. It was also her fifth game this season with at least five three-pointers.
Cyesha Goree recorded her 12th double-double of the season, finishing with 19 points and 14 rebounds.
Michigan shot 53.8 percent from the floor, which was the first time U-M has shot at least 50 percent from the floor this season.
U-M racked up 21 assists, its sixth game this season with at least 20 helpers.
Michigan has won six in a row and 11 of 12 against Illinois.
U-M outrebounded the Illini, 41-28. Michigan is now 11-3 when outrebounding its opponent.
Michigan never trailed in the game, its sixth game without trailing this season.
Nicole Elmblad grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds in tonight's game.
Cyesha Goree tied a career high with three blocks.