Indiana vs Michigan: No. 3 Wolverines Roll 86–72 at Crisler Center
The Michigan Wolverines delivered their most complete performance in weeks, overpowering Indiana 86–72 in a Big Ten showdown that was rarely in doubt.
Michigan combined efficiency from the perimeter with physical dominance on the glass, while Indiana struggled to generate second-chance points or consistent offensive rhythm.
Game Context and Key Numbers
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Final Score: Michigan 86, Indiana 72
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Halftime: Michigan 40, Indiana 29
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Venue: Crisler Center, Ann Arbor
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Records: Michigan 17–1 (7–1 Big Ten) | Indiana 12–7 (3–5 Big Ten)
Shooting Comparison
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Michigan: 50.9% FG (27-of-53), 40.0% 3PT (10-of-25)
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Indiana: 40.4% FG, 32.4% 3PT (11-of-34)
First Half: Cadeau Sparks the Surge, Rebounding Dominates
Michigan came out with urgency and energy.
Elliot Cadeau scored 10 of his 19 points early, setting the tone and pushing the pace. At the same time, the Wolverines owned the glass:
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Rebounding at halftime: Michigan 24, Indiana 8
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Final rebounding margin: Michigan 41, Indiana 25
Whenever Indiana threatened to respond, Michigan answered from deep.
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Will Tschetter and Nimari Burnett hit momentum threes
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A Burnett triple pushed the lead to 28–13
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Tschetter buried another late three to extend it to 38–25
Michigan entered halftime firmly in control at 40–29.
Second Half: Threes and Effort Plays Finish It
The Wolverines never let Indiana back into the game.
Early in the second half:
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Yaxel Lendeborg found Burnett for a corner three
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Aday Mara returned the favor, setting up Lendeborg for another triple
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The lead ballooned to 48–33, forcing an Indiana timeout
Burnett later knocked down his third three, stretching the margin to 20 points with about 14 minutes remaining.
Michigan’s defense forced late-clock shots, while hustle plays — loose balls, tip-outs, and long rebounds — fueled transition opportunities and open threes.
Individual Standouts
Elliot Cadeau (Michigan)
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19 points
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Early scoring surge and late-game composure
Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan)
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15 points, 13 in the second half
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Stretch shooting and perimeter playmaking
Nimari Burnett (Michigan)
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Three three-pointers, all in momentum-shifting moments
Indiana spread its scoring but lacked a true go-to scorer and couldn’t match Michigan’s rebounding or perimeter efficiency.
What This Result Means
Michigan Wolverines
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Improve to 17–1 overall, 7–1 Big Ten
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Solidify top-three national ranking
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Strengthen Big Ten title and No. 1 seed credentials
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Combine defense, rebounding, and shooting in their best showing in a month
Indiana Hoosiers
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Fall to 12–7 overall, 3–5 Big Ten
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Fourth conference loss highlights inconsistency
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Rebounding and shooting gaps remain against elite opponents
Final Word — Sportsphere24 Updates
Indiana vs Michigan was a clear message from the Wolverines.
Behind Elliot Cadeau’s early burst, Yaxel Lendeborg’s second-half impact, and a dominant effort on the glass, Michigan steamrolled Indiana 86–72 in Ann Arbor — a performance that reinforces its place among the nation’s elite.