Defending college basketball national champion Michigan exploded in the second half, putting up an absolutely wild 75 points to blow out William & Mary 123-79 in Ann Arbor. Seriously, this wasn’t just a win; it was a record book rewrite after leading by only five points at halftime.
The Wolverines Just Wrote New History
You heard that right: 75 points in one half. That’s not only the most points Michigan has ever scored in a single half in school history, but the 123 total points marked their highest scoring game since way back in 1990. We’re talking about tying for fourth place on the all-time single-game scoring list, matching a 1986 performance against Illinois-Chicago. Head coach Mike Boynton Jr. has to be hyped, saying the team is focused on continuous growth. He likes the pieces and the ability of this squad to find great success as they play more together. If this is “growth,” what’s their ceiling? We’re about to find out.
An Offensive Firestorm With Eight Guys In Double Digits
The numbers from Michigan’s (3-1) offensive clinic are insane. They finished with eight players scoring in double figures, which is another school record. Freshman forward Quinn Costello and transfer center Moustapha Thiam led the charge with 16 points each. Thiam wasn’t just scoring; he swatted away four shots, too. Costello was dropping bombs from deep, hitting four three-pointers. His final one pushed Michigan past the century mark, giving them 100 points and a 30-point lead with nearly six minutes left. Other guys lighting it up were J.P. Estrella with 15 points, sophomore Trey McKenney with 14, and fifth-year guard Roddy Gayle Jr. with 13. Senior point guard Elliott Cadeau had a ridiculous night with 11 points, 11 assists, and 3 steals. Junior forward Oscar Goodman and Kenny Noland each chipped in 11 points as well. This team was locked in, especially from the stripe, hitting 23-of-27 free throws. Boynton Jr. knows this is a fresh squad, stating that this team is going through its “own evolution” and he’s excited to see where it goes.
Next up, Michigan takes on Villanova this Saturday at 7 p.m. on FOX. It’s a rematch of the 2018 national championship, which Villanova famously won. You know the Wolverines will be looking to make another statement and continue this scorching start.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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