Michigan 52 Illinois 44

It wasn't the prettiest game, but it was a win & one that Michigan needed. Veronica Hicks led the way with 12 points, Jessica Minnfield added 11 (and 5 assists), Carly Benson had 9 and Krista Phillips add 9 rebounds.

Michigan was able to keep Jenna Smith in check (10 points) and the rest of the Illini weren't able to pick up enough of the slack.

From mgoblue.com:

The University of Michigan women's basketball team upended Illinois, 52-44, Thursday night (Jan. 8) in Crisler Arena. Sophomore guard Veronica Hicks (Chicago, Ill./Thornwood) led the way with 12 points and senior guard Jessica Minnfield (Toledo, Ohio/Central Catholic) added 11 points and a game-high five assists for the Wolverines. Lydia McCully led Illinois with 11 points.

Michigan took control early, scoring the first four points of the contest on baskets by senior forward Stephany Skrba (Toronto, Ontario/Langstaff Secondary School) and Hicks. U-M never trailed in the opening 20 minutes.