The 2021–22 Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Wolverines were led by head coach

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in her tenth year, and played their home games at the

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. This season marked the program's 40th season as a member of the

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. This season was highlighted by Michigan reaching their highest ranking ever in the AP Poll at No. 4. They also earned their first ever win over a top-five ranked team when they defeated No. 5 Baylor 74–68 in overtime on December 19, 2021.

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also became the program's all-time leading rebounder, surpassing the previous record set by Trish Andrew in 1993. They were ranked the No. 3 seed in the 2022 NCAA tournament, their highest seed ever, and advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time in program history.

Previous season

The Wolverines finished the 2020–21 season with a 16–6 record, including 9–5 in Big Ten play to finish in fourth place. They also reached No. 11 in the AP Poll, their highest rank ever, and were ranked the No. 6 seed in the 2021 NCAA tournament, their highest seed ever. The Wolverines advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in program history.

Offseason

On April 1, 2021, former assistant coach

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was named the head coach at SMU. On September 10, 2021,

signed a contract extension through the 2025–26 season.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

^Coaches did not release a Week 2 poll.

References

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Michigan Wolverines women's basketball seasons