Michigan Wolverines Triumph Over Indiana Hoosiers
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – In a striking victory on Tuesday night, the third-ranked Michigan Wolverines defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 86-72, marking their third consecutive win and extending Indiana’s losing streak to four games. The Wolverines showcased impressive forms on both ends of the court, demonstrating their reputation as one of the nation’s top-scoring teams while simultaneously highlighting a formidable defense that stifled the Hoosiers from the start.
Key Performers
Elliot Cadeau set the tone early, netting 10 out of his overall 19 points within the first few minutes of the game. His explosive start contributed to a dominating lead of 17 points for Michigan midway through the first half. Yaxel Lendeborg later added fire, scoring 13 of his total 15 points in the second half, ensuring the Wolverines maintained control throughout the contest.
Indiana struggled significantly, as they missed 14 of their first 15 shot attempts, failing to score until Reed Bailey finally broke the drought with a layup 5:41 into the game. The Hoosiers’ dismal shooting performance continued with a 0-for-10 record from three-point range until Nick Dorn managed to score from beyond the arc with just over eight minutes remaining in the first half. Tucker DeVries led Indiana’s scoring with 15 points, closely followed by Nick Dorn with 14. Sam Alexis and Reed Bailey contributed 11 points each, while Lamar Wilkerson had a challenging night, scoring only eight points on 3-of-10 shooting after previously averaging nearly 24 points in his earlier Big Ten matchups.
Defensive Dominance
Michigan’s defense proved crucial, as they entered the matchup ranked No. 2 in field-goal defense, holding opponents to a mere 36% shooting average. Lendeborg’s defensive efforts, particularly in limiting the Hoosiers’ perimeter threats while providing support in the paint, were pivotal in executing their game plan.
In addition to Cadeau and Lendeborg, Aday Mara and Trey McKenney also made significant contributions to the win, tallying 13 and 10 points, respectively.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Indiana will go on to face Rutgers this Friday, while Michigan prepares to host Ohio State on the same night.
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