Michigan forward Naz Hillmon (00), Michigan State forward Alisia Smith (4) and Michigan State guard Moira Joiner (22) watch the rebound go out of bounds during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Associated Press
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Naz Hillmon had 31 points and seven rebounds, Leigha Brown added 20 points, five rebounds and four assists, and No. 11 Michigan beat rival Michigan State 86-82 on Tuesday.
Hillmon and Brown combined for a 7-0 run to give Michigan a 79-69 lead with 3:09 remaining. The duo scored 12 of Michigan's final 14 points despite both playing the entire fourth quarter with four fouls. Hillmon scored six points in five fourth-quarter minutes and Brown added six points in seven minutes.
Akienreh Johnson had 11 points and nine rebounds for Michigan (12-1, 7-1 Big Ten Conference), which beat Michigan State for the third straight time - its longest streak in the series since 1999-02.
Hillmon made all five of her field goals in the first quarter and scored 12 points to help Michigan lead 22-14. She scored 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting in the first half, and finished 12 of 14.
Nia Clouden led Michigan State (11-6, 6-6) with a career-high 34 points. She was 11 of 19 from the field and 9 of 11 at the free-throw line. Alyza Winston added 18 points.
Michigan is scheduled to play No. 14 Indiana on Thursday and No. 15 Ohio State on Sunday.
___
More AP women's basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Michigan guard Akienreh Johnson (14) attempt a layup as Michigan State guard Nia Clouden (24) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Associated Press
Michigan guard Maddie Nolan (3) shoots for the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Associated Press
Michigan State guard Julia Ayrault (40) blocks a shot by Michigan forward Hailey Brown (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Associated Press
Michigan State guard Julia Ayrault (40) reaches in and blocks a shot by Michigan forward Naz Hillmon (00) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Associated Press
Michigan State head coach Suzy Merchant yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Associated Press
Michigan head coach Kim Barnes Arico reacts on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Associated Press
Michigan guard Amy Dilk looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Associated Press
Michigan guard Akienreh Johnson (14) is defended by Michigan State guard Nia Clouden (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Associated Press