US EditionMichigan beats Wake Forest in overtime thriller in Detroit
- On Tuesday, the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team won 85-84 in overtime at Little Caesars Arena, improving to 2-0 while Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team fell to 2-1.
- Adjusting the lineup, Michigan added 6-foot-9 Yaxel Lendeborg to start three frontcourt players, while Dusty May's plan prioritized winning inside and Aday Mara secured the opening tip and a 24-13 halftime rebound edge.
- Inside the arc, Michigan made 24 of 37 two-point shots while shooting just 4-for-25 from deep, including 1-for-14 after halftime.
- After a chaotic finish, Michigan sealed victory when Elliot Cadeau hit the game-winning free throw with 13 seconds left following a failed inbounds pass that sent the game to overtime tied at 80.
- Michigan travels Friday to face TCU Horned Frogs, who are 2-1 after a season-opening home loss, continuing a series that included last season’s 72-70 Greensboro, North Carolina game.
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Wolverines Edge Demon Deacons in Overtime Thriller at Little Caesars Arena, 85–84
Photos by: Aaron J. Thornton The inaugural Wolverine–Deacon Basketball Challenge more than lived up to its billing. In a game that came down to the wire, the No. 6 ranked Michigan Wolverines outlasted the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 85–84 in an overtime thriller at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit, home of the NBA’s Detroit Pistons. Coming off a dominant season opening win over Oakland University, Michigan faced a far tougher test against …
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No. 6 Michigan holds off Wake Forest 85-84 in overtime, led by Elliot Cadeau and Aday Mara
DETROIT (AP) — Elliot Cadeau scored 17 points, including a go-ahead free throw with 13.8 seconds left in overtime, and Nate Calmese missed a shot in the lane just before the buzzer that allowed No. 6 Michigan to hold off Wake Forest 85-84 on Tuesday night. Related Articles Moore says Michigan is primed for stretch run with no margin for error Smith mum on QBs after Milivojevic’s big start; Big Ten responds on UM, M…
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