Michigan Women's Basketball Advances to Sweet 16

Wolverines defeat N.C. State to reach regional semifinals

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:19pm

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The Michigan women's basketball team defeated N.C. State in a hard-fought matchup to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines, fresh off a blowout win over Holy Cross in the previous round, continued their strong postseason run with a victory over the Wolfpack.

Why it matters

Michigan's women's basketball program has emerged as a consistent national power in recent years, making the Sweet 16 for the third time in the last four tournaments. The team's success has energized the campus and local community, who are eager to see how far the Wolverines can go in the tournament.

The details

In a closely contested game, Michigan was able to pull away late and secure the victory over N.C. State. The Wolverines' balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved to be too much for the Wolfpack to overcome.

  • The game took place on March 22, 2026.
  • Michigan defeated Holy Cross in the previous round on March 19, 2026.

The players

Michigan Women's Basketball Team

The Michigan women's basketball team is a consistent contender in the NCAA Tournament, making the Sweet 16 for the third time in the last four years.

N.C. State Wolfpack

The N.C. State women's basketball team was the opponent for Michigan in the Sweet 16 matchup.

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What they’re saying

“I'm so proud of the way our team battled tonight. We knew it was going to be a tough game, but the players really stepped up and made the plays we needed to win.”

— Kim Barnes Arico, Michigan Women's Basketball Head Coach

What’s next

Michigan will face the winner of the matchup between Stanford and Baylor in the regional semifinals.

The takeaway

Michigan's women's basketball team continues to prove its status as a national powerhouse, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the third time in four years. The Wolverines' success has energized the campus and local community, who are eager to see how far the team can go in the NCAA Tournament.