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No. 2 Michigan Blasts La Salle 102–50 To Reach 11–0, Best Start Since 2020–21

A smothering defense with 14 threes highlighted a deep rotation ahead of a Dec. 29 home date with McNeese.

Dec 21, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) passes against North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward George Natsvlishvili (13) and guard Eli King (2) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; La Salle Explorers guard Ashton Walker (1) shoots the ball against Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) during the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager (5) shoots the ball against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Colgate Raiders guard Kyle Carlesimo (13) shoots over Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Freshman Trey McKenney led with 17 points, with Aday Mara posting 14 points and 10 rebounds, Elliot Cadeau scoring 14, L.J. Cason 13, and Morez Johnson Jr. 10.
  • Michigan forced 19 turnovers and limited La Salle to 27.9% shooting, including 2-for-21 from three, converting the giveaways into 28 points.
  • The Wolverines drilled 14 three-pointers, with seven different players connecting from deep to stretch the floor early and often.
  • Depth again stood out as 13 Wolverines saw action, 12 scored, and five reached double figures in the team’s most lopsided win of the season.
  • It marked the sixth 100-point outing this season and the fifth in the last six games, with Michigan now pausing for a short break before McNeese visits Dec. 29.