US EditionNo. 2 Michigan Remains Unbeaten in 89-61 Rout of Villanova
Michigan maintained a 25-point winning margin for the fourth consecutive game, marking the only team since 1995-96 to win six straight games by at least 25 points, Sportradar said.
- On Tuesday, No. 2 Michigan extended its start to 9-0 with an 89-61 win over Villanova Wildcats as Elliot Cadeau scored 15 of his 18 points in the first half.
- Relying on depth, the Wolverines used a team-first offense and nine players who touched the floor in the first half to fuel long scoring runs including an early 12-0 and a 15-point streak.
- Coming out of the locker room up 50-23, Michigan rested starters more in the second half while Aday Mara finished with 11 points and eight rebounds.
- According to Sportradar, Michigan is the only team since 1995-96 to win six straight games by 25 points and is off to its best start since 11-0 five years ago.
- Villanova, which had won seven straight under first-year coach Kevin Willard prior to this loss, now 7-2, will host Pittsburgh Saturday with Devin Askew scoring 18 points, Christian Jeffrey 12, and Acaden Lewis 11.
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No. 2 Michigan routs Villanova 89-61, remaining unbeaten with 6th straight win by 25-plus points
No. 2 Michigan has won a sixth straight game by at least 25 points. Elliot Cadeau scored 15 of his 18 points in the first half as the Wolverines coasted to an 89-61 win over Villanova on Tuesday night.
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