Vladislav Goldin and Nimari Burnett each scored 17 points to lead Michigan basketball to a 112-64 win over Western Kentucky in Ann Arbor on Sunday.
Sam Walters scored 13 points off the bench, Tre Donaldson had 12 points and 11 rebounds, Danny Wolf had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Roddy Gayle Jr. added 11 points for Michigan (10-3).
The Wolverines tied a program record with 19 made 3-pointers (in shooting 47.5% on 40 attempts) and held a 54-27 rebounding advantage.
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First half brings season highs
Don McHenry scored 18 points, Julius Thedford had 11 points and Enoch Kalambay added 10 points in defeat for Western Kentucky (9-4), which shot just 5 of 25 from 3-point range.
Michigan set the tone with a dominant first half, taking a 59-31 lead into the intermission in a sterling offensive performance.
The Wolverines shot 57.6% from the field overall (19 of 33) and made 11 of 21 shots from 3-point range (52.4%) in the first half.
It was a season high for both points and 3-pointers made in a half for the Wolverines.
Michigan also had a 27-9 rebounding advantage at intermission.
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Danny Wolf feasts on WKU
The second half was more of the same, with Michigan opening up a 72-37 lead with 16:11 remaining in the game after a 3-pointer by Wolf.
Michigan later took a 41-point lead at 87-46 with 10:23 to go after a 3-pointer by Walters.
With 6:05 left, Wolf hit a 3-pointer to put Michigan over the 100-point mark and give the Wolverines a 50-point lead at 102-52.
Michigan jumped on Western Kentucky from the beginning, taking a 13-2 lead just 2:41 into the game.
Western Kentucky managed a run to cut its deficit to 18-14, but Michigan answered with a 10-2 run to take a 28-16 lead with 11:56 to go in the first half.
The Wolverines built a 49-27 lead with five minutes remaining until halftime.
Last night, the Michigan basketball team showed their dominance on the court as they towered over Western Kentucky in a stunning 112-64 victory. The Wolverines put on a show for their fans, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess throughout the game.
From the opening tip-off, Michigan established their control of the game, taking an early lead and never looking back. The team’s precision passing, sharp shooting, and tenacious defense overwhelmed Western Kentucky, leaving them struggling to keep up with the Wolverines’ fast-paced style of play.
The victory was a total team effort, with multiple players stepping up to contribute to the win. Hunter Dickinson led the way with a double-double, while Eli Brooks and Caleb Houstan also had standout performances on both ends of the court.
Michigan’s head coach, Juwan Howard, praised his team’s effort and execution after the game, noting that their focus and determination were key factors in their commanding victory. With this win, the Wolverines continue to prove why they are a force to be reckoned with in college basketball this season.
As the Michigan basketball team celebrates their impressive win over Western Kentucky, fans are eagerly anticipating what the rest of the season has in store for this talented and determined group of players.
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