Women's Hoops: Slippery Rock, Captain Ryan, AMWBHG Strikes Again

Slippery Rock Exhibition

On Friday night, the Michigan women's basketball team defeated Slippery Rock 106-35 in their lone exhibition game of the the 2012-13 campaign. The more up-tempo style of offense that Kim Barnes Arico is known for was clearly evident and is the focus of this Daily article. The one thing that surprised me was the coach starting sophomore Brenae Harris at point guard rather than highly touted freshman Madison Ristovski. Harris did fine, however, scoring 16 points on 7-8 shooting and also had 3 assists and just 1 turnover plus 3 steals. Ristovski actually ended playing more minutes than Harris (25 vs. 22), though, so that starting spot is probably still up for grabs. Ristovski tallied 10 points on 4-6 shooting, along with 4 assists, just 1 turnover, and 2 rebounds.

Jenny Ryan Named Captain

Prior to the exhibition, senior guard Jenny Ryan was named team captain.

"After talking to our players today about leadership and who we want to lead this team, we gave them the opportunity to vote on a captain," Barnes Arico said. "I don't think there is any doubt in anyone's mind that she is the person that we want to lead this team. She is a coach on the floor; she is a coach in the locker room and just has a passion to be the best at everything she does. She is a team first kind of kid. I think that it was a very good selection."

AMWBHG Strikes Again

This previous women's hoops update noted that 7 out of the 15 players on the 2012-13 roster have suffered ACL injuries either during their Michigan career or in the year prior to their arrival in Ann Arbor. Make that 8. A few days ago, junior forward Kendra Seto tore an ACL, ending her season. Four players on the team thus might have to sit out this season with ACL injuries, as Val Driscoll and Kelsey Mitchell are definitely out, and freshman Rebecca Lyttle, who tore an ACL during her senior year in high school, is still recovering and was in street clothes for the exhibition game. An unbelievable string of bad luck for the team.

Season Opener vs. Detroit

The team has its season opener at Crisler this Friday, November 9, at 6:00 vs. Detroit. Anyone attending the men's opener vs. Slippery Rock can come early and get into the women's game for free. Mgoblue.com has the full rundown of promotions for this game:

• Happy Hour -- Grab dinner at Crisler Center with our new Happy Hour special: $5 for a hot dog, chips and a drink!

• Doubleheader -- Got a ticket for the Michigan men's basketball game at 8:30 p.m. vs. Slippery Rock? Beat the rush and come to Crisler Center early to watch the women's game. Receive FREE general admission to the women's game with your valid men's basketball vs. Slippery Rock ticket.

• Military Appreciation Night -- In honor of Veteran's Day on Nov. 11, all active and retired military personnel and their families are invited to attend this game at a discounted ticket rate. Contact Michigan Sports Marketing at (734) 763-0824 for more information!

• Giveaway -- Commemorative 2011-12 Michigan women's basketball NCAA Tournament team photo.