University of Michigan women’s basketball will be without reserve player Macy Brown for the remainder of March Madness after she suffered a torn ACL in her right knee.
The 6-foot junior guard was injured during a team practice session over the weekend, according to university officials who announced the news Friday.
Brown’s absence comes as the Wolverines prepare for their Sweet 16 clash with Louisville on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas. Michigan enters the game as the No. 2 seed with a 27-6 record, while Louisville holds the No. 3 seed at 29-7.
The team expressed their support for Brown through a social media statement, saying “We are heartbroken for her, but know that her energy and spirit will continue to make an impact on the sideline.”
Throughout the current season, Brown appeared in 30 contests coming off the bench, contributing an average of 2.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. She also recorded 1.2 assists per outing while playing an average of 12.2 minutes each game.
