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Wolverines Rout Rutgers, Aiming for No. 1 Ranking
7 Dec
Summary
- Michigan secured its fifth straight win by over 25 points.
- The Wolverines exceeded 100 points for the third consecutive game.
- Michigan shot an impressive 60% from the field.
The third-ranked Michigan Wolverines secured a dominant 101-60 victory over Rutgers in their Big Ten conference opener on Saturday. This win extended Michigan's winning streak to five games, with each victory exceeding 25 points. Notably, the Wolverines surpassed the 100-point mark for the third consecutive contest, a scoring streak not seen since their 1989 national championship season.
Morez Johnson Jr. led the offensive charge with 22 points on an efficient 9-of-11 shooting. Yaxel Lendenborg contributed 14 points and eight rebounds, while Trey McKenney and Elliot Cadeau added 13 and 11 points, respectively. The team's exceptional performance included shooting 60% from the field, bolstering their argument for the top spot in the AP poll following Purdue's earlier loss.
Rutgers, led by freshmen Harun Zrno and Kaden Powers who each scored 13 points, struggled to keep pace. The Scarlet Knights dropped to 0-2 in conference play and 5-5 overall. Michigan, after a 10-day break, demonstrated their continued dominance, setting the stage for upcoming matchups against Villanova.
