The Dusty May era at Michigan finally has a signature moment. In their most impressive win of the season, the Wolverines outlasted Purdue, 75-73, moving into first place in the Big Ten. It was the sort of night that was impossible to dream of a year ago, and a win that feels like a stamp of validation of May’s early progress in Ann Arbor. It also might be the Michigan victory … [Read more...] about Game 24: Purdue at Michigan Recap
Roddy Gayle Jr. provides spark off the bench in win over Purdue
When a player is in a slump and is pulled from the starting lineup, two things can happen — it ignites something within, and their play improves, or it bruises their confidence, and they can’t quite get their groove back. For junior guard Roddy Gayle Jr., this change marked a much-needed reset and return to form. After recent struggles, Gayle was out of the starting lineup. … [Read more...] about Roddy Gayle Jr. provides spark off the bench in win over Purdue
Five takeaways from Michigan’s win over Purdue
Michigan coach Dusty May and his Wolverines entered rarified air on Tuesday night. Summiting a daunting task in No. 7 Purdue, May secured the program’s first top-10 win in three years as well as his first in Maize and Blue. For some coaches, it takes years to reach such a benchmark, and for even more, it never comes. It was the sort of matchup where anything could have been a … [Read more...] about Five takeaways from Michigan’s win over Purdue
‘It was a wake-up call’: Michigan gets revenge, topples Michigan State in signature win
The Wolverines finally have their signature win. After dominating at Nebraska (16-7, 7-5) on Thursday, Michigan women’s basketball (17-7, 8-5 Big Ten) kept that momentum rolling into the weekend. The Wolverines got revenge against No. 20 Michigan State (18-5, 8-4) on Sunday, leaving East Lansing with their second ranked win and most meaningful victory of the season. THIS PAST … [Read more...] about ‘It was a wake-up call’: Michigan gets revenge, topples Michigan State in signature win
Michigan aims to measure progress in Purdue rematch
The last time Michigan played Purdue on Jan. 24, the game effectively ended within the first four minutes. The Boilermakers raced out to a 13-2 lead before stretching the lead to 21 points by the midway point of the first half. The Wolverines never found their footing in the game, completely outmatched by Purdue, and lost by 27 points, 91-64. In the two and a half weeks since … [Read more...] about Michigan aims to measure progress in Purdue rematch