The No. 6 Michigan women’s basketball team likes to play fast. The Wolverines consistently press other teams, forcing turnovers both in the full-court and the half-court with heavy ball pressure. They sprint down the court, racing past their opponents and attacking downhill, either finishing inside with efficient layups or drawing contact and getting to the free-throw line.

On Saturday against Akron, Michigan’s transition game proved to be the separator, despite not getting into much half-court rhythm offensively. The Wolverines (9-1) downed the Zips (1-8), by a final score of 85-59 to remain unbeaten at home.

Even with its poorest free throw shooting performance of the season (17-for-30), the Wolverines still dominated en route to the 26-point win. Compared to Michigan’s Big Ten-leading

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