Sometimes a good offense is the product of an even better defense. And with 11 fast break points, 14 steals and 30 points off turnovers in the first half alone, the No. 5 Michigan women’s basketball team relied on transition offense to take care of business.
In its lone exhibition game of the season, the Wolverines’ defense took center stage. Despite early mistakes and working through the kinks of a new team, Michigan drowned Rochester Christian, 115-24.
To open the first quarter, senior forward Ashley Sofilkanich secured the Wolverines’ first offensive rebound and buried a putback layup to put Michigan on the board. Utilizing a full court press, the Wolverines didn’t give the Warriors any breathing room — forcing shot clock violations…