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The Wolverines never let the Bulldogs get close in the Players Era title game, a remarkable turnaround for a roster that two weeks ago was a work in progress.
Per ESPN, Michigan is the first team in the AP Poll era, which extends to 1948, with consecutive wins by at least 30 points against ranked teams. Wednesday’s win was Michigan’s most lopsided over an AP-ranked team ever. Gonzaga hadn’t lost by that much since 1990, nine years before its current coach, Mark Few, took over.
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National media reacts as Michigan basketball steamrolls Gonzaga
Three days in Las Vegas, and for Dusty May and Michigan basketball, there was no hangover. For the Wolverines' opponents, however, that's a different story.
An emphatic message was sent in Las Vegas this week, as Dusty May's Wolverines set records and earned their perch for No. 1
Fueled by a stingy defensive effort, No. 7 Michigan put the clamps on San Diego State and dominated in just about every facet in a 94-54 rout.
The Michigan Wolverines have been the most dominant team in the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas. The Maize and Blue thumped both San Diego State and Auburn
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Michigan basketball’s Dusty May grabs attention with Fab Five prediction after crushing Gonzaga
Michigan Wolverines basketball coach Dusty May sparks excitement with Fab Five banner prediction after a dominant win over Gonzaga.
University of Michigan has its football, men's and women's basketball and hockey teams all in the top 15 in their respective national rankings.