Efficient shooting, rebounding dominance, and balanced scoring powered the Wolverines to a wire-to-wire victory.
Michigan didn't have its best game ever and still won by 14 over Indiana after being up by 25 at one point. The Wolverines hosted IU on Tuesday night, rolling past the Hoosiers 86–72 with efficiency on offense, dominance on the glass, and balanced scoring across the lineup.
The Wolverines set the tone early and never trailed, building a 40–29 halftime lead before putting the game away with a 46-point second half. Their largest lead stretched to 25 points midway through the second period, a reflection of sustained control rather than a brief hot streak. Michigan finished the night shooting an impressive 51% from the field and 40% from three-point range (10-for-25), while also knocking down 22 of 33 free throws to keep constant pressure on Indiana’s defense.
Elliot Cadeau led the way with 19 points, on 5-of-11 shooting and a 7-for-10 performance at the line while continuing to dictate tempo. Nimari Burnett provided strong two-way production, scoring nine points on 3-for-5 shooting while drilling three triples and pulling down six rebounds. Aday Mara was a steady interior presence, finishing with 13 points and seven rebounds while drawing contact consistently and getting to the free-throw line seven times. He only hit three of them, but he put Indiana's bigs in foul trouble early.
Yaxel Lendeborg turned in one of his most productive all-around games of the season, posting 15 points on 5-for-11 shooting, adding seven rebounds, and dishing out a team-high four assists. His versatility showed throughout the night, as he scored inside, hit a three, and facilitated offense from the high post. He also did a great job on defense with terrific on-ball pressure, three steals and two blocks. He really did it all against the Hoosiers. Tre McKenney chipped in 10 points off the bench in just 16 minutes of action, and Will Tschetter added seven more points while spacing the floor with two made threes.
Perhaps the most telling stat of the night was Michigan’s control of the glass. The Wolverines outrebounded Indiana 41–25 overall and held a decisive 29–20 edge on the defensive boards. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, turning those extra possessions into 16 second-chance points. That physical advantage wore down Indiana over the course of the game and consistently blunted any attempt at a sustained comeback.
The win continues a strong season for Michigan, now 17-1, showcasing the identity this team is building: efficient offense, physical rebounding, and multiple players capable of stepping up on any given night. If that formula holds, the Wolverines are going to remain tough to beat in the Big Ten.