Vladislav Goldin had a standout performance, scoring 19 points on an efficient 6-of-7 shooting from the field to lead the charge as the No. 24 Michigan Wolverines secured a 91-75 victory over a short-handed Washington in a Big Ten Conference showdown on Sunday afternoon in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Nimari Burnett was also instrumental in the Wolverines’ win, making all six of his field-goal attempts, which included sinking four 3-pointers, to contribute 16 points to the team’s impressive tally. This victory marked Michigan’s fifth consecutive win, maintaining their flawless 5-0 record in Big Ten play and extending their home record to 8-0.
Roddy Gayle Jr. added 15 points to the Wolverines’ total, while Sam Walters chipped in with 12 points and Danny Wolf contributed 11 points along with a team-high eight rebounds. Tre Donaldson showcased his versatility with a well-rounded performance, tallying six points, a game-leading six assists, five rebounds, and zero turnovers.
On the opposing side, Great Osobor led the Washington Huskies, who have now suffered three consecutive defeats, with an impressive 23 points and 11 rebounds, sharing team-high honors with four assists. Zoom Diallo, a starter, and Mekhi Mason, coming off the bench, each contributed 13 points to Washington’s effort.
Michigan’s sharp shooting was evident as they connected on 52.7 percent of their field-goal attempts, making 29 of 55 shots, including 11 of 29 (37.9 percent) from beyond the arc. In contrast, the Huskies shot 41.3 percent from the field, making 26 of 63 attempts, and were 9 of 21 (42.9 percent) from 3-point range.
Despite early foul trouble for big men Goldin and Wolf, Michigan managed to establish a 48-38 lead at halftime, with Burnett leading the way with 13 points. Washington could not narrow the gap in the second half, as Michigan gradually extended their lead, reaching a comfortable 85-66 advantage with 4:24 remaining in the game.
Michigan seized control of the game early on, embarking on a pivotal 7-0 run after trailing 5-4, culminating in a momentum-shifting 3-pointer from Goldin off a turnover. The Huskies made a late push in the first half, pulling within 41-36 on a second-chance layup by Diallo before Goldin’s emphatic alley-oop dunk, assisted by Donaldson, energized the Crisler Arena crowd. Michigan closed out the half with a 7-2 run, heading into the break with a 10-point lead.
Washington faced adversity with key players DJ Davis (ankle) and Jase Butler (concussion) sidelined. Davis, who had a remarkable 31-point performance
