US EditionCadeau and McKenney deliver as No. 3 Michigan advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals
Elliot Cadeau scored 15 points with seven assists as Michigan overcame an off night from Yaxel Lendeborg and a key injury to reach the Big Ten semifinals.
- At the neutral-site Big Ten quarterfinal, the Wolverines defeated Ohio State 71-67 in Chicago on Friday, March 13, 2026.
- Facing the loss of Cason, Michigan's rotation was reshuffled and the team leaned on other guards late in the season, as coach Dusty May said.
- Playing extended minutes, Michigan's reserve guards Elliot Cadeau matched a season high with 36 minutes and 15 points, seven assists and three steals, while Trey McKenney scored 12 points.
- Advancing to the Big Ten semifinals, Michigan's victory underscores roster depth, despite disruptions, as noted by observers.
- Reverting to its quick pace, Michigan's defense and late free-throw execution decided the outcome, despite Ohio State staying within striking distance after Christoph Tilly's steal and layup.
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With ‘rust’ removed, No. 3 Michigan out to avenge loss to No. 23 Wisconsin
Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau was asked about rest vs. rust following his team's 71-67 victory over eighth-seeded Ohio State on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Chicago."We felt like it took us a minute to get into our groove in the game," Cadeau said of the third-ranked Wolverines' first game since Sunday. "We felt like we shook all the rust off and we'll be 100% (playing) our best basketball (on Saturday…
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With 'rust' removed, No. 3 Michigan out to avenge loss to No. 23 Wisconsin
Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau was asked about rest vs. rust following his team's 71-67 victory over eighth-seeded Ohio State on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Chicago.
No. 3 Michigan holds on against Ohio State, 71-67
CHICAGO — The Michigan men’s basketball team had faced Ohio State twice before. In both those matchups, the Wolverines pulled away, drowning out the Buckeyes at home and on the road. But Friday on a neutral site in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, that was anything but the case. Despite numerous bursts by No. 1 seed Michigan (30-2 overall, 19-1 Big Ten), the No. 8 Buckeyes (21-12, 12-8) stayed right there with it. Keeping the game close unt…
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