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The Wolverines' women's basketball team's comeback fell short Sunday, falling to No. 2 UCLA 69-66 in a first-place Big Ten matchup.
At the very least, Michigan women's basketball will be battle-tested by the time the NCAA Tournament rolls around next month.
The No. 8 Michigan defense executed foundational progress against the Bruins, but the Wolverines shooting couldn't hold them up.
UCLA was tested in their dominance by #8 Michigan, and social media had a lot to react to.
The second-ranked Bruins (22-1 overall, 12-0 Big Ten) expect to take advantage of their size in a pair of key conference road games against Top 15 teams.
UCLA travels to Michigan on Sunday for a big-time clash in the Big Ten, giving sports fans a Super Bowl appetizer. Also watch Oklahoma vs. Vanderbilt.
No. 8 Michigan hosts No. 2 UCLA this Sunday in a matchup where size in the paint could make or break the Wolverines offensive success.
UCLA Bruins (22-1, 12-0 Big Ten) at Michigan Wolverines (20-3, 11-1 Big Ten) Ann Arbor, Michigan; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 8 Michigan takes on No. 2 UCLA after Syla Swords scored 28 points in Michigan's 88-76 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers.