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Michigan Rout of Villanova Extends Unprecedented 25-Point Win Streak

Michigan showcased a defense-first identity, dominating the glass 53–33 with 46–10 scoring in the paint.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 26: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using a remote camera.) Aday Mara #15 of the Michigan Wolverines dunks the ball during the first half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the Players Era Championship basketball tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Players Era/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Michigan crushed Villanova 89-61 at Crisler Center to move to 9-0, marking a sixth straight victory by at least 25 points.
  • Elliot Cadeau led with a season-high 18 points and four assists, and Aday Mara added 11 points and eight rebounds in another balanced effort.
  • Per Sportradar, the Wolverines are the only team since at least 1995-96 to win six consecutive games by 25-plus with at least two against ranked opponents.
  • Villanova arrived on a seven-game win streak but was held to roughly 34% shooting and 10-for-37 from three, with coach Kevin Willard lauding Michigan’s connected defense.
  • Michigan sits No. 1 in the Coaches Poll, NET and KenPom and No. 2 in the AP, with a road test at Maryland on Dec. 13 up next.