US EditionMichigan Basketball Storms Back to Avoid Upset at Northwestern
Michigan erased a 16-point second-half deficit with a 27-8 run, led by L.J. Cason's 18 points, securing their ninth straight win and a 23-1 season record.
- On Wednesday, Michigan rallied from a 16-point second-half deficit to beat Northwestern 87-75 at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill.
- Trailing 44-35 at the break, Michigan outscored Northwestern 52-31 in the second half while shooting 55%, overcoming a 58-42 lead with 14:22 left.
- Off the bench, L.J. Cason scored 13 of his career-high 18 points after halftime, sparking a 15-2 run as Yaxel Lendeborg’s layup at 5:51 put Michigan ahead for good.
- The win improved the team to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in the Big Ten, setting up a home game against UCLA on Saturday at Crisler Center.
- Northwestern, meanwhile, suffered its fourth straight loss as Jayden Reid led with 20 points and Nick Martinelli scored 18 despite a 5-for-22 night, while Michigan closed by hitting 12 straight baskets.
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Northwestern Basketball Fumbled Upset Bid After Fanbase Succumbed To Michigan Takeover
The Northwestern basketball team hosted Big 10 rival Michigan in Evanston on Wednesday night. You may have been fooled on the location when listening to the audio. The Wolverines outnumbered the Wildcats in Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Northwestern fanbase surrendered a chance to witness an upset and instead succumbed to a Michigan takeover. Northwestern entered the matchup with little to play for. The team was 10-14 with a seat in the cellar of the Bi…
L.J. Cason sparks Michigan's comeback over Northwestern
EVANSTON — L.J. Cason played 16 minutes in the second half of the No. 2 Michigan men’s basketball team’s game against Northwestern. On a typical night, that would mean the Wolverines had a large lead and were cruising to another victory. But Wednesday wasn’t any ordinary night. Down by a large margin in the second half — Michigan’s largest hole of the season — the Wolverines needed Cason to fill big shoes as junior guard and floor general Elliot…
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Top 25 roundup: No. 2 Michigan rallies from 16-point deficit to beat Northwestern
L.J. Cason scored 18 points and Yaxel Lendeborg notched a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds to help No. 2 Michigan rally for an 87-75 victory against host Northwestern on Wednesday in Evanston, Ill.
Northwestern’s upset bid slips away as No. 2 Michigan rallies from 16-point 2nd-half deficit for 87-75 win
L.J. Cason scored 13 of his 18 points after halftime, helping No. 2 Michigan rally for an 87-75 victory over Nick Martinelli and Northwestern on Wednesday night in Evanston.
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