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Michigan Edges No. 11 Wisconsin 67-64 in Big Ten Opener

Led by Vladislav Goldin's dominant second half, Michigan handed Wisconsin its first loss of the season in a tightly contested matchup.

  • Michigan's Vladislav Goldin scored a career-high 24 points, including the final three baskets, to secure the victory over Wisconsin.
  • Danny Wolf contributed 20 points, seven rebounds, and five blocks, showcasing Michigan's strength in the post alongside Goldin.
  • Wisconsin's John Tonje and John Blackwell led the Badgers with 18 and 16 points respectively, but the team struggled offensively in key moments late in the game.
  • Michigan overcame a poor first half, shooting just 21.2% from the field, by improving to 61.5% in the second half and dominating inside with 11 blocks overall.
  • The win marked Michigan's sixth consecutive victory and the first Big Ten win under new head coach Dusty May, while Wisconsin dropped to 8-1 after its best start in a decade.
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