The University of Michigan women's basketball team advanced to the NCAA tournament's Elite Eight with a 65-50 victory over the Louisville Cardinals on March 28, 2026. The game was played at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor as part of the Albany 2 Regional.
Michigan guard Laila Phelia led all scorers with 22 points. Canadian forward Swords, a key player for the Wolverines, contributed significantly on both ends of the court, helping to secure the defensive win.
With the victory, Michigan moves on to face the top-seeded USC Trojans in the regional final on March 30, with a spot in the Final Four on the line.
