Michigan Basketball Bombards William & Mary in Record-setting Performace

Michigan will have to update its record books.

After holding a mere five-point halftime lead, defending college basketball national champion Michigan exploded in the second half for 75 points on its way to a 123-79 win over William & Mary Saturday in Ann Arbor.

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It was the most points by Michigan in a single half in school history, and the most points in a game by the Wolverines since 1990. It also tied for fourth place on the all-time single-game scoring output list, matching the 123 points against Illinois-Chicago in 1986.

“The season is going to deliver peaks and valleys, but I think the key is us having a holistic view of we want to be better today than a week ago. And I think we are,” Michigan first-year head coach Mike Boynton Jr. said.

“If we continue that growth mindset then I don’t know what the ceiling of the team is, but I like the pieces and the ability of this team to find great success as they play more together and get guarded in different ways. “

Michigan (3-1) finished with eight players scoring in double figures – the most in school history. The Wolverines were led by true freshman forward Quinn Costello and transfer center Moustapha Thiam with 16 points each. Thiam also blocked four shots.

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Costello canned four 3-pointers and his final one snapped through the net with 5:59 left in the game to give Michigan 100 points and a 30-point lead. 

Also finishing in double figures were forward J.P. Estrella with 15, sophomore guard Trey McKenney with 14 and fifth-year guard Roddy Gayle Jr. with 13. Senior point guard Elliott Cadeua, junior forward Oscar Goodman and Kenny Noland scored 11 each. Cadeau also dished out 11 assists and made three steals.

“So much is made about what last year’s team did, and that team went through a similar progression, and this team is going through its own evolution.  I’m excited to see where it goes from here,” Boynton said.

Michigan played a complete game in the second half and finished shooting 23-of-27 from the…

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