No. 24 Michigan Cruises to 89-58 Victory Over Purdue Fort Wayne
The Wolverines rebounded from two narrow losses with a dominant home performance featuring balanced scoring and stifling defense.
- Michigan's Tre Donaldson led the team with 16 points as five Wolverines scored in double figures during the 89-58 win.
- The Wolverines shot an impressive 62.7% from the field, including 75% from three-point range in the first half, while holding Purdue Fort Wayne to 32.3% shooting overall.
- Michigan's first-half dominance included a 54-29 lead at halftime, fueled by a 22-5 rebounding advantage and 21-of-27 shooting from the floor.
- Jalen Jackson was the lone bright spot for Purdue Fort Wayne, scoring a game-high 27 points, but his team struggled offensively and had only six assists compared to Michigan's 21.
- Michigan improved to 9-3 on the season and remained undefeated at home, with a focus on building consistency and reducing turnovers in upcoming games.