Michigan basketball towers over Western Kentucky, 112-64, with record 3-point shooting

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Vladislav Goldin and Nimari Burnett each scored 17 points to lead Michigan basketball to a 112-64 win over Western Kentucky in Ann Arbor on Sunday.

Sam Walters scored 13 points off the bench, Tre Donaldson had 12 points and 11 rebounds, Danny Wolf had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Roddy Gayle Jr. added 11 points for Michigan (10-3).

The Wolverines tied a program record with 19 made 3-pointers (in shooting 47.5% on 40 attempts) and held a 54-27 rebounding advantage.

Michigan Wolverines center Vladislav Goldin dunks in the first half against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.

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First half brings season highs

Don McHenry scored 18 points, Julius Thedford had 11 points and Enoch Kalambay added 10 points in defeat for Western Kentucky (9-4), which shot just 5 of 25 from 3-point range.

Michigan set the tone with a dominant first half, taking a 59-31 lead into the intermission in a sterling offensive performance.

The Wolverines shot 57.6% from the field overall (19 of 33) and made 11 of 21 shots from 3-point range (52.4%) in the first half.

It was a season high for both points and 3-pointers made in a half for the Wolverines.

Michigan also had a 27-9 rebounding advantage at intermission.

Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May looks on in the first half against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.

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The second half was more of the same, with Michigan opening up a 72-37 lead with 16:11 remaining in the game after a 3-pointer by Wolf.

Michigan later took a 41-point lead at 87-46 with 10:23 to go after a 3-pointer by Walters.

With 6:05 left, Wolf hit a 3-pointer to put Michigan over the 100-point mark and give the Wolverines a 50-point lead at 102-52.

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Author : Detroit Free Press

Publish date : 2024-12-30 03:40:00

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